The Book of Tableaux and Shadow Pantomimes (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Frost, Sarah Annie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0259875023 ISBN 13 : 9780259875024

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delightful living pictures for the stage, with hands-on guidance for creating tableaux and shadow pantomimes. This practical guide offers clear directions for arranging the stage, costuming the characters, and forming groups, all aimed at helping readers stage convincing tableaux vivants. It combines basic theatrical craft with example tableaux to spark creative, workable ideas for amateur productions.

Inside, you’ll find practical tips on lighting, props, and setting, plus step-by-step notes on arranging figures, managing space, and directing still poses for dramatic effect. The book emphasizes simplicity and rehearsal, encouraging imaginative scenes that can be assembled with common materials and careful planning.

• How to plan and stage living pictures with careful blocking and groupings


• Lighting techniques to create mood, color, and focus on key figures


• Costume and prop ideas that suit a variety of tableaux, from ghosts to royal courts


• Guidance on rehearsals, timing, and achieving stillness for convincing effects

Ideal for readers interested in theatre, amateur companies, or anyone exploring classic tableaux as a creative stage option.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0259875023
• ISBN 13: 9780259875024
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 206
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