Description
Book SynopsisThis book vividly captures vital and imaginative lessons from one of the most influential and joyous traditions of contemporary actor training. Any actor or teacher, who is devoted to the transformational power of the theatre, will want to return to these pages again and again, finding in them not only the work to be done, but also the inspiration to do it.
James Bundy - Dean, Yale School of Drama; Artistic Director, Yale Repertory TheatreMovement training techniques allow actors to acquire the physical body language and non-verbal skills to clearly express the ideas and emotions of their characters. The techniques contained in this book help actors to develop awareness of their own natural posture, walk and rhythm, release the physical imagination and transform into the characters they are portraying, on stage, in film or on television.
Movement Training for Actors provides a practical workbook approach to the core fundamentals of movement, fusing together the work of the
Trade ReviewIt is an excellent resource for practitioners looking for a store of movement exercises. -- Amita Nijhawan * New Theatre Quarterly *
Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers. -- J. Tomalin, San Francisco State University * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsPreface by Michael Gaunt Introduction
Part 1: The Universal State 1) The universal state for the group 2) Space, dimension and rhythm 3) The universal state for the individual 4) Pure movement to achieve neutral
Part 2: Movements with Imagination at the Heart of Pure Movement 5) Core Movement exercises 6) Dynamic movement: The Cat 7) Acrobatics and tumbling for the acting student 8) Neutral mask 9) Character mask
Part 3: Body Awareness, Trust and Sensitivity 10) Exploration of body and mind 11) Massage and relaxation
Part 4: Observation and Imagination 12) Observation 13) Animal study 14) Elements
Part 5: Imagination and Transformation 15) The Seven Deadly Sins 16) Explorative movement 17) Period movement 18) Period dance Conclusion by Robert Price A note on Trish Arnold Further reading Index
