Description
Book SynopsisThis guide for actors concisely collects many common movement principles such as use of breath, alignment, relaxation, imagery, and surroundings.
Trade ReviewMitchell's excellent text for young actors who begin their movement training in collegiate programs should also be on library shelves...the author's writing is clear...in the library the book will serve not only young dancers and actors...but also athletes...no other recent work so clearly and unambiguously outlines movement for the beginner. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Part One: Body and Care Chapter 5 Your Body: Structure and Function Chapter 6 Actor as Athlete Part 7 Part Two: Person to Actor Chapter 8 Relaxation Chapter 9 Alignment Chapter 10 Breath Chapter 11 Center Chapter 12 Sound and Movement Chapter 13 Imagery Chapter 14 Space, Time, Weight, and Action Chapter 15 Environment, Properties, and Costumes Part 16 Part Three: Character Chapter 17 Character and Relaxation Chapter 18 Character and Alignment Chapter 19 Character and Breath Chapter 20 Character and Center Chapter 21 Character: Sound and Movement Chapter 22 Character and Imagery Chapter 23 Character: Space, Time, Weight, and Action Chapter 24 Character: Environment, Properties, and Costumes Part 25 Case Studies Part 26 Conclusion Part 27 Bibliography Part 28 Plays Cited Part 29 Index Part 30 About the Author
