A brief discussion on comedy sketches in performances

A brief discussion on comedy sketches in performance

Abstract: Comedy sketches are a product of the times. Comedy and richness are the main characteristics of comedy sketches. Comedy gives our lives sunshine and Color, comedy sketches, as a form of comedy, are active on stages large and small, bringing us countless laughter and adding a lot of brilliance to life. In performances, the role of comedy sketches is self-evident. Comedy sketches are very important to me. This article starts with the definition, techniques, and functions of comedy sketches, and briefly talks about comedy sketches in performances.

Keywords: Comedy sketches; acting techniques; confidence; tension; language; body;

Many people love to watch comedy sketches, but they don’t know much about them. . Broadly speaking, comedy sketch is a form of comedy and a derivative of drama. A short play, also known as a sketch, is the shortest dramatic work. Specifically, comedy refers to short (usually about fifteen to twenty minutes) dramatic jokes performed by one or two actors or even multiple people. It has a simple storyline and ends with one or two comedy effects through dialogue and action. It is usually performed on stage or TV. Compared with other art forms, comedy sketches are more like a silhouette of real life, and the stories that happen on the stage can find shadows in reality.

The expression methods of comedy sketches are diverse, and their performance techniques are specifically reflected in four major aspects:

(1) Language: The language of comedy sketches must be action-oriented. It has four characteristics: personality, full of emotion and condensed life. The voice should be loud and the speech should be clear. The sound quality is pleasant and contagious, allowing people to enjoy the beauty and even produce emotional screams. At the same time, you should be good at expressing single sentences. Master the rhythm of lines and the characterization skills of language. Rhythm reading sentences. Where to stress and where to pause must be logical;

(2) Physical form: We often say that the three most basic elements for an actor on the stage are to really listen, really see and really feel, and to be realistic with the opponent. To communicate and live on the stage, the body is one of the best means. However, the body movements on the stage must not only be close to our normal life, but also be different from life and have a sense of stage reality. It must have a sense of shape and expressiveness, but cannot have a fixed formula;

(3) Expression: Although the expression is small, it is extremely important. Rich facial expressions can make the performance more perfect, and for the audience , the face is the part they look at the longest while watching the show. For example, when an excellent comedian performs, the audience can understand the development of the plot even if they cannot hear the lines. In this case, the contribution of expressions is self-evident;

(4) Singing : As a form of expression in performing arts, if comedy sketches can be performed according to the needs of the plot and use singing instead of language in certain situations, it will often achieve unexpected effects. This not only enriches the actors' The way of expression also allows the audience to enjoy more auditory art.

This is the magic of comedy sketches, they are light and humorous but extremely profound. For the audience, it is a good thing that comedy has an effect, but for actors, comedy brings education that other forms of performance cannot provide, which is mainly reflected in:

(1) Comedy Sketch can enable actors to break through themselves, build confidence, and diversify their performance styles. Whether an actor can create a successful character image is composed of many factors, and self-confidence is the most basic factor. Obviously, comedy sketches are a good medicine for actors to overcome their pathological inferiority complex. The relaxed, joyful and engaging atmosphere created by comedy is unmatched by other dramas. In such an atmosphere, the actor's confidence will naturally build up. With self-confidence and breaking through self-restraint, it is possible to develop in an all-round way and realize the diversification of one's own style;

(2) Comedy sketches can enable us to overcome excessive tension during performances. Tension is a manifestation of a person's psychological and physical emotions that are not relaxed or relaxed. It is common for actors to be nervous during performances. However, only when actors are relaxed can their performances be natural, and they can mobilize and use every part of their body as they wish to serve the purpose of shaping the character's image. Once the actor's sensory system is out of control due to excessive tension, he will be in a passive situation of turning a blind eye and hearing nothing. His actions can only be completed mechanically by relying on the script or the director's regulations and processing of the character's actions. This is an absolutely taboo in performance. With its clear style and exaggerated expression techniques, comedy sketches provide performers with a free and brisk performance environment, and are an effective way for most actors to overcome nervousness;

(3) Comedy sketches are still It is an effective means to train actors. Dramatic performance is distinguished from drama and tragedy. Its unique special style is humorous exaggeration, but exaggeration does not mean that actors can blindly exaggerate as they please. The solid foundation is the sense of reality generated by belief, and the restrictive criterion is the actor's psychological basis and the overall overall style.

Therefore, it is not easy for actors to maintain a sense of reality, have sufficient psychological basis, and accurately create a living comedy character while matching the overall style. The creative task of comedy sketch performance art requires that the stage characters created by actors have aesthetic value and achieve the harmonious unity of truth, goodness and beauty. This is the same requirement of creators and viewers.

A day without laughter is like the silent film era. Even classics will still be eliminated by society. For us, this era is full of light and progress. As a member of the world, We not only need to accept all kinds of new things, but also need to enrich ourselves with art. Although comedy sketches have appeared not long ago, both the audience and the stage need comedy sketches, and they all need this or indispensable part. Comedy sketches are already As performing arts and one of the mainstreams of this era, those of us who are about to engage in or want to engage in performing arts need to exercise ourselves and improve our creative abilities through comedy sketches. I believe that comedy sketches will eventually leave a brilliant mark in the long history of art.

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