Tackling Text [and subtext]

Barbara Houseman

ISBN 10: 185459799X / ISBN 13: 9781854597991

Edité par Nick Hern Books, GB, 2008

An intensely practical handbook for actors on how to cope with text, subtext, character and situation. With a preface by Kenneth Branagh.Having helped the actor with basic vocal technique in her enormously successful book, Finding Your Voice, Barbara Houseman here shows the actor how to cope with the demands posed by the text [and the subtext] of the play itself.Full of practical exercises developed over many years of working with actors of all ages and experiences, Tackling Text [and subtext] is an indispensable handbook for any actor working with text - from acting students and young professionals, to experienced actors wanting to tackle specific problems and acting coaches wanting to discover new ways of enabling their students.'If you want to improve as an actor, read this book. it helps restore the hard work of the actor as fresh, playful and fun' Kenneth Branagh, from his Preface'An inspiring teacher. a hugely motivating force in my work' Daniel Radcliffe'Barbara's work starts with the voice, passes through the physical - and results in a character. Her teaching helps total performance' Jude Law. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781854597991

Synopsis :

This is an intensely practical handbook for students, actors, and teachers on how to cope with text, character, and situation. Barbara Houseman's method is to state a precept and devise an exercise to explore it. The result is a book with a practical exercise on almost every page.

À propos de l?auteur: Barbara Houseman has more than 25 years experience in the theatre. In 1991 she joined the voice department at RSC, becoming Associate Director at the Young Vic six years later. As a freelance she has done voice and text work on several high-profile shows and conducted workshops all over the world.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Tackling Text [and subtext]
Éditeur : Nick Hern Books, GB
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : New