Movement for Actors
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01HDVCQH8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 545 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Theresa Lee examines the Alexander Technique. For example, Mary Fleischer's article is about stillness-how to be silent, respond, return to stillness, and so on-while Marianne Kubik discusses Meyerhold's system of training actors and body movement. . of Texas, Galveston Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Both works are highly recommended for all library theater collections and large public libraries.Susan L. Concepts such as "finding the center," "discovering the rhythm," and "focusing your energy" are cited throughout, along with physical and practical exercises and activities that will help actors use their bodies effectively to communicate with the audience. Interestingly, both books discuss the importance of the synthesis of body and mind, discipline and spon
She teaches theater at Marymount Manhattan College and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Nicole Potter has been an actor and director based in New York for 20 years, including 10 years as a member of the Irondale Ensemble.
Danial Border said Great book to add to your collection .. This book is very good. I had a lecture on staging and movement to give, and found the information within this book to help fill some gaps on things that had slipped through my memory. The breakdown of the book makes it easy to follow and the content is ve. Kathleen Meyers Leiner said Dancers will love this book too. so useful for choreographers working with actors. bridges the world between the dance and acting language and info wise. J.L. Reed said physical actors will love this book!. truly wonderful source for students or professional actors; I'm in a graduate acting program and was able to utilize this book for a research project and to supplement what I was already learning in class.
Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. This inspiring collection is a must-read for all actors, directors, and teachers of theater looking for stimulation and new approaches.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Included in this new edition are chapters covering:Stage combatYoga for actorsMartial artsBody-mind centeringAuthentic movementBartenieff fundamentalsGrotowski-based movementThose who want to pursue serious training will be able to consult the appendix for listing