Comediennes
Subtitle: laugh be a lady
By: Darryl Littleton & Tuezdae Littleton
Contributors: Littleton, Tuezdae
Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Montclair, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
ISBN-13: 9781557838421
Subjects: Actresses; Women comedians; Biography
Description: It was not until the 10th century that women were allowed to perform, and then only in rare incidences. Like many art forms, female comedy got its start in the church and expanded to stage, radio, film, and television. For the longest time, it has been believed that women aren't funny. The stories within these pages will not only debunk that myth but will make you wonder how it ever got started in the first place. Women of all races have not only taken center stage in comedy, but in many cases, have dominated it. This book thoroughly explores the genre. Comediennes: Laugh Be a Lady chronicles the evolution of the humor through the research of Darryl and Tuezdae Littleton and the scores of interviews they conducted with veteran female performers from all mediums, as well as Tuezdae's own experiences as a comedienne. Startling facts are revealed and tributes are paid to the icons of yesteryear by the titans of today in their own words and sentiments. Women have always made us laugh, from their outrageous characters, pratfall humor, cutting barbs, clever wit and unforgettable side-splitting moments. Their "herstory" has only just begun.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Ladies-in-waiting; title: The better halves; title: Never give a sucker anything; title: No Apollo-gizing; title: Get the ball rolling; title: Times were a-changin?; title: Caroling, caroling; title: Breathe in, laugh out; title: Whatchu talkin' about?; title: Ka-boom; title: Can they talk?; title: The color of money; title: Who let the girls out?; title: Let the pillow fights begin; title: Royalty rules; title: Saturday night's all right; title: Straight, no chaser; title: Comedienne Q  &  A: inside the minds of comediennes.