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Paul Elsam trained as an actor at Manchester Polytechnic, and has worked widely in theatre, radio, film, television, and theatre-in-education. He currently teaches on the BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance degree at the University of Hull, and is completing PhD research into the work and legacy of theatre innovator Stephen Joseph. He is a Visiting Professor in Media and Performance at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia, USA.

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Technical and refreshingly non-academic . . . Clear and helpful pathways to guide the student actor. -- Sir Alan Ayckbourn
This book offers graspable steps ... to equip the actor with the technical tools necessary to be seen and heard in our crowded arena. -- Sir Ben Kingsley
A very valuable preparation for the rigours of drama school training * British Theatre Guide *
Non academic, highly practical and very effective . . . A real delight * UK Theatre Web *

Acting Characters 20 simple steps from rehearsal

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/1/2011 12:09:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781408132845, 978-1408132845
      ISBN10: 1408132842

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Paul Elsam trained as an actor at Manchester Polytechnic, and has worked widely in theatre, radio, film, television, and theatre-in-education. He currently teaches on the BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance degree at the University of Hull, and is completing PhD research into the work and legacy of theatre innovator Stephen Joseph. He is a Visiting Professor in Media and Performance at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia, USA.

      Trade Review
      Technical and refreshingly non-academic . . . Clear and helpful pathways to guide the student actor. -- Sir Alan Ayckbourn
      This book offers graspable steps ... to equip the actor with the technical tools necessary to be seen and heard in our crowded arena. -- Sir Ben Kingsley
      A very valuable preparation for the rigours of drama school training * British Theatre Guide *
      Non academic, highly practical and very effective . . . A real delight * UK Theatre Web *

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