| Acting and Stage Movement Contributor(s): White, Edwin C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0916260305 ISBN-13: 9780916260309 Publisher: Meriwether Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1985 Annotation: In one handy volume, a concise course on all phases of acting and stage movement. Speech control, interpretation of a character style--all the essentials of good acting are fully reviewed. Every phase of acting and motion is included: sitting, walking, standing, hand and arm coordination and opposition, the eyes, the head, body movement, exits and entrances, mechanics of emotional range and relaxation and tension. A fully illustrated book. Sample chapters include: The Actor's Dilemma: Need for Technique; "Speak the Speech, I Pray You"; Sult the Action to the Work; Interpretation of Character; The Play's the Thing; Style; Feet When Sitting, Standing and Walking; Hands When Sitting, Standing and Walking; The Mechanics of Relaxation and Tension; The Mechanics of Pause; The Emotional Range--Mental and Vocal; Coordination of Speech with Movement. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography |
| Dewey: 792.028 |
| LCCN: 85060573 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.6" W x 8.02" (0.61 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In one handy volume, you get two complete books The first 80-some pages are dedicated to Acting, aiming to assist those who wish to act. The larger, second book is where you'll most appreciate the value of this book: an incredibly extensive, illustrated tutorial on Stage Movement and Postures. We've never seen another book as detailed as this one Every phase of motion -- sitting, walking and standing -- is addressed in great detail, breaking down the feet, hand, arm, eyes, and head. Several chapters explore the effects of age -- youth, middle, or old age -- on these same movements and body parts. Additional chapters address exits and entrances, emotional range, relaxation and tension, and stage embraces. Simple sketches make the concepts easy to grasp and learn for both novice and experienced actors of all ages. |