The Laban Workbook for Actors: A Practical Training Guide with Video Contributor(s): Bloom, Katya (Author), Adrian, Barbara (Author), Casciero, Tom (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474220665 ISBN-13: 9781474220668 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning |
Dewey: 792.028 |
LCCN: 2017008700 |
Series: Theatre Arts Workbooks |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.08 lbs) 296 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban. Written by five internationally recognized movement experts, this textbook is divided into single-authored chapters, each of which includes a short contextual essay followed by a series of insight-bearing exercises. These expert views, honed in the creation of individual approaches to training and coaching actors, provide a versatile range of theory and practice in the creative process of crafting theatre. Readers will learn: Enhanced expressivity of body and voice;Clearer storytelling, both physical and vocal, facilitating the embodiment of playwrights' intentions; Imaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre. Featuring many exercises exploring the application of Laban Movement Studies to text, character, scene work, and devised performances - as well as revealing the creative potential of the body itself - The Laban Workbook is ideal for actors, teachers, directors and choreographers. |