What Is Slapstick Comedy? History, Examples, and Advice
What Is Slapstick Comedy? History, Examples, and Advice
Aug 23, 2023
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19th-Century Slapstick: The Real Prop Behind the Pop! This might look simple, but it’s the OG comedy sound machine. This Victorian-era slapstick used percussion caps to make loud pops when actors “hit” each other on stage—adding punch (literally) to every gag. It’s from this exact tool that “slapstick comedy” got its name. One of the coolest intersections of theater and history! #SlapstickOrigin #TheatricalProps #VictorianComedy #ComedyRoots #StageHistory #AntiqueSlapstick #PercussionCapTech #Hi
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