| 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: 1474220673 ISBN-13: 9781474220675 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $35.59 Product Type: Paperback - 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: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.80 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. |