Performance Books – serie
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173 produkter
Towards a Poor Theatre
Av Jerzy Grotowski, Eugenio Barba
Häftad, 1975
367 kr
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"One of the century's most impressive theatrical manifestos" - Irving Wardle Jerzy Grotowski created the Theatre Laboratory in Opole, South-West Poland, in 1959. His work since then, with a small permanent company, became one of the most potent sources of information for modern actors and …
Improv Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond
Av Tom Salinsky, Deborah Frances-White
Häftad, 2017
410 kr
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The Improv Handbook is the most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improv available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes, it features a range of games, interviews, descriptions and exercises that illuminate and …
Craig On Theatre
Av Edward Gordon Craig, J. Michael Walton
Häftad, 1983
371 kr
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Craig on Theatre presents the essence of Edward Gordon Craig's ideas This selection, accompanied by Craig's own drawings and designs includes key sections from his most influential book On the Art of the Theatre, as well as essays from his own theatre journal, The Mask.An inspiration to such …
Actor's Handbook
An Alphabetical Arrangement of Concise Statements on Aspects of Acting
Häftad, 1990
283 kr
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"I have felt there was nothing for me to do except to devote my labour and energy almost exclusively to the study of Creative Nature...I have acquired a sum of experience in the course of long years of work and this is what I have sought to share with you." (Stanislavski)Here in concise form is …
Actor Adrift
Häftad, 1992
298 kr
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An Actor Adrift is the remarkable account of Japanese actor director Yoshi Oida, who in 1968 left Japan and joined Peter Brook's international theatre company in Paris. Since then he has become a leading member and trainer in the company. In this book, part personal story and part a workbook for …
About Acting
Häftad, 1991
356 kr
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About Acting - formerly titled The Complete About Acting - has become indispensable for students and professional actors alike because it is simple, clear and inspiring about the difficult art and craft of performing on stage, film, television and radio.Peter Barkworth guides the reader through all …
Tricks of the Trade
Av Dario Fo
Häftad, 1992
313 kr
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Throughout the 1980s, Dario Fo, Italy's best known and most provocative satirical playwright, and his wife Franca Rame, the celebrated actress and feminist, conducted a series of performance-seminars around the world on the subject of acting. In places as diverse as London's Riverside Studios, …
Live: Not What I Am
The Experience of Performing
Häftad, 1995
300 kr
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Dealing with the cutting edge of contemporary theatre. This book presents the results of a unique investigation, carried out in conjunction with the Royal National Theatre Studio, into the nature of performance itself.
Stand Up
On Being a Comedian
Häftad, 1997
298 kr
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Stand-Up! is the first book to both analyse the background of stand-up comedy and take us inside the world of being a solo comedian Oliver Double writes a lively history of the traditions of British stand-up comedy - from its roots in music hall and variety to today's club and alternative comedy …
Mastering Movement
The Life and Work of Rudolf Laban
Av John Hodgson
Häftad, 2001
371 kr
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The definitive work on the life, achievements and theory of the great choreographer Rudolf Laban Like Picasso in painting, Stravinsky in music or Stanislavski in theatre, Rudolf Laban (1879-1958) has been a seminal influence on the arts in this century. The impact of his theories and practice have …
Alexander Technique For Actors
Häftad, 2001
371 kr
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This practical book with illustrations links Alexander technique to acting, dancing and singing by the trainer of performers on The Lion King The Alexander Technique is a method of physical relaxation that reduces tension and strain throughout the body. It promotes a beneficial use of movement that …
Methuen Drama Amateur Theatre Handbook
Häftad, 2002
414 kr
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The Amateur Theatre Handbook is the essential handbook for anyone involved in amateur dramatics. Keith Arrowsmith guides the reader through the potential pitfalls of putting on a production, from preliminary planning and choosing a play, through stage management, to first night. There are sections …
Make Acting Work
The Practical Path to a Successful Career
Av Chrys Salt
Häftad, 2001
371 kr
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An invaluable, practical guide to an acting career - "A really useful book for every actor to own" (Prunella Scales) Make Acting Work is an essential guide for anyone wishing to develop a career in this exciting but unpredictable profession. It offers a level-headed appraisal of the challenges that …
Eyes On Stalks
Av John Fox
Häftad, 2002
400 kr
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"Welfare State International are brilliant at making an audience of strangers into a community" Guardian Welfare State International, the inspirational theatre company founded in 1968 and based in Cumbria, creates and facilitates celebratory art and theatre, ranging from carnivals, lantern …
Young Vic Theatre Book
Av Craig Higginson, Ruth Little
Häftad, 2004
400 kr
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This book introduces young people to the theatrical processes behind the scenes of one of the country's best known and best loved theatres. The Young Vic is famous for its hugely successful productions of classic and modern plays, which have attracted widespread critical acclaim. Here Ruth Little, …
Play Acting
Av Luke Dixon
Häftad, 2003
414 kr
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A handbook of theatre workshops for actors, teachers and directors, by a leader in the field of physical theatre and research This is a book of theatrical beginnings for actors, teachers and directors. Divided into four parts, from Body through to Voice, Heart and Mind, the book covers all the …
How To Stop Acting
Häftad, 2004
371 kr
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Harold Guskin is an Acting Doctor whose clients include David Suchet, Glenn Close, James Gandolfini, Bridget Fonda and dozens more. In HOW TO STOP ACTING he reveals the insights and techniques that have worked wonders for beginners as well as stars. Instead of yet another 'method', Guskin offers a …
Actor's Tricks
Häftad, 2007
342 kr
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A founding member of Peter Brook's international theatre company, Yoshi Oida infuses his acting and directing with the artistry of the Oriental traditions and a mastery of Western forms. In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of …
Clear Speech
Practical Speech Correction and Voice Improvement
Häftad, 2001
298 kr
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This book gives clear guidance to good pronunciation and is written in an easily-accessible form. Many people can identify and solve their speech problems and significantly improve their voice by using tried and tested exercises. The systematic arrangement of the material with clear illustrations …
Access Accents: London (Cockney)
An accent training resource for actors
CD-bok, 2007
307 kr
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"Penny Dyer is an inspiration to work with" Helen Mirren "An indispensible aid for actors" Bill Nighy "Penny takes away the fear of an accent for the actor" David Morrissey "Accurate, specific and enabling, these CDs are as fundamental as the use of voice itself" Michael Attenborough "Invaluable …
Playing Shakespeare
Av John Barton
2009
565 kr
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"Generations of actors joining the RSC have benefited from John Barton's teaching" Trevor Nunn "One of the sanest, wisest and most practical volumes I have ever read about Shakespeare" Michael Billington John Barton is Advisory Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has directed some of the …
Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
A Practical Guide
Av Chris Palmer
E-bok, 2019
393 kr
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Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre is the first book to combine traditional actor vocal training with musical theatre training, offering support and guidance for performers seeking to train their spoken voice specifically for singing and performing in musical theatre. Performers in musical …
Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
A Practical Guide
Av Chris Palmer
Inbunden, 2019
1171 kr
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Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre is the first book to combine traditional actor vocal training with musical theatre training, offering support and guidance for performers seeking to train their spoken voice specifically for singing and performing in musical theatre.Performers in musical theatre …
Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
A Practical Guide
Av Chris Palmer
Häftad, 2019
371 kr
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Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre is the first book to combine traditional actor vocal training with musical theatre training, offering support and guidance for performers seeking to train their spoken voice specifically for singing and performing in musical theatre.Performers in musical theatre …
Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
A Practical Guide
Av Chris Palmer
E-bok, 2019
401 kr
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Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre is the first book to combine traditional actor vocal training with musical theatre training, offering support and guidance for performers seeking to train their spoken voice specifically for singing and performing in musical theatre. Performers in musical …
Comedy Acting for Theatre
The Art and Craft of Performing in Comedies
Av Sidney Homan, Brian Rhinehart
E-bok, 2018
418 kr
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Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances. Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed …
Comedy Acting for Theatre
The Art and Craft of Performing in Comedies
Av Sidney Homan, Brian Rhinehart
Inbunden, 2018
1243 kr
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Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances.Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed …
Comedy Acting for Theatre
The Art and Craft of Performing in Comedies
Av Sidney Homan, Brian Rhinehart
Häftad, 2018
385 kr
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Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances.Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed …
Comedy Acting for Theatre
The Art and Craft of Performing in Comedies
Av Sidney Homan, Brian Rhinehart
E-bok, 2018
418 kr
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Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances. Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed …
Disobedient Theatre
Alternative Ways to Inspire, Animate and Play
E-bok, 2017
418 kr
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Theatre is at its best when it is disobedient, when it argues back to society. But what enables it to achieve this impact? What makes it a force to be reckoned with? What are the principles and the tools of the trade that shape it to be effective, powerful and resonant? Drawing from both theory and …
