{"product_id":"michael-chekhovs-acting-technique-9781408156889","title":"Michael Chekhovs Acting Technique","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntended for actors, directors, teachers and researchers, this book offers an exceptionally clear and thorough introduction to the renowned acting technique developed by Michael Chekhov. Sinéad Rushe's book provides a complete overview of the whole method, and includes illuminating explanations of its principles, as well as a wide range of practical exercises that illustrate, step by step, how they can be applied to dramatic texts. \u003cb\u003ePart One\u003c\/b\u003e provides an outline of the ideas that underpin the work, which help to prepare practitioners to become responsive and receptive, and to awaken their imagination. \u003cb\u003ePart Two \u003c\/b\u003echarts a journey through the foundational psychophysical exercises that can both orient an actor''s training routine and be applied directly to the development of a role. \u003cb\u003ePart Three\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on more specific and elaborate methods of scene work, characterisation and the art of transformation. Drawing on the full range of Chekhov''s writing in English and French, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA long-time practitioner of Chekhov's acting technique, Rushe (Central School of Speech and Drama, UK) has delivered a valuable, comprehensive look at many of the acting tools Chekhov pioneered at the turn of the 20th century … Particularly noteworthy is Rushe’s creation of a careful pathway through all the material. Each exercise builds on its predecessor in a way that shows the author’s attention to detail and mastery of the subject matter … Though aimed at modern practitioners of acting, academics should not shy away from this guide, given its thorough research and its historical relevance. This volume will be a useful resource for those studying acting theory, theater history, or the pedagogy of acting. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eAn extremely well researched exploration of how Chekhov’s approach to acting can be best utilized … Rushe’s very clear explanations of each tool, its use, and its relationship to other tools is very illuminating and practical. * Theatre, Dance and Performance Training *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  Acknowledgments  List of Abbreviations  Introduction: Guiding Principles  A Note on the Context of Chekhov's work  Part One: Preparation      The ideal centre   The four brothers: feeling of ease  Receiving  The four brothers: feeling of form  The four brothers: feeling of beauty  The four brothers: feeling of entirety  Radiating  Expansion and contraction      Part Two: Practice      Qualities of movement: moulding, floating, flying,      radiating  Further qualities of movement: staccato\/legato,      curved\/straight  Directions in space   Archetypal gesture  The three sisters: rising, falling, balancing  Image and imagination  Improvisation    Transition: Transformation  Part Three: Performance      Imaginary body  Imaginary centre  Stick\/ball\/veil  Archetypes  Psychological gesture  Subjective atmosphere  Objective atmosphere  Extras: ghost exercise, character biography    Conclusion: Theatre of the Future  Chronology of Michael Chekhov's Career","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739000680791,"sku":"9781408156889","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781408156889.jpg?v=1720050843","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/michael-chekhovs-acting-technique-9781408156889","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}