PERFORMING ARTS
124 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Formats: Paperback
Paperback, $14.95 (US $14.95) (CA $16.95)
Publication Date: May 2010
ISBN 9780895561213
Time-tested activities for budding thespians
Whimsical yet sincere, this practical guide inspires students of theatrical arts to delve into their own inner reserves of memories, feelings, and dreams to find strong grounding for the characters they wish to convey. Broken into three sections of practice—centering and meditation, partnering, and working with scripts—a wide range of activities are explored, including sitting with a candle; variations on mirroring; statue games; and working with dialog, inflection, improvisation, and interpretation. Reflecting on such classic approaches to acting as the Stanislavski and Meisner techniques, the concise and accessible manual is ideal for classroom or group settings and appeals to both beginning and advanced actors. Illustrative photographs allow for easy understanding of the games and a short bibliography and reading list is included to encourage continued study.
"This practical guide for the actor explores new and exciting angles into the query pioneered by Constantin Stanislavki of conscious technique as a means to liberate the power and artistic inspiration of the subconscious."— Hugh O'Gorman, Head of Acting, California Repertory Company, Department of Theatre Arts California State University, Long Beach
"I have observed first hand and marveled at Cynthia's dedication and commitment to discovering new and innovative ways of developing an actor's full potential." --Victor Talmadge, Professional Actor, Associate Professor of Theater, The College of Santa Fe