Description
Book SynopsisThe Dramatic Text Workbook and Video explores the expressive potential of language and how you, as an actor, director or teacher, can develop the skills to release that potential in rehearsal and performance. Written by acclaimed voice teachers David Carey and Rebecca Clark Carey, this practical textbook shows how to bring together the power of language with voice and provides practical approaches to each aspect of verbal expression with the aid of classical and modern scenes and speeches. Chapters consider:
Sound: speech sounds and how to use them more expressively
Image: bringing life and specificity to images when you speak
Sense: how to focus on the most significant words and phrases in a speech or scene
Rhythm: how rhythm is created and used in both verse and prose
Argument: the structure or logic of language
The Dramatic Text Workbook and Video, a new edition of
The Verbal Arts Workbook, includes a revised introduction, upd
Trade ReviewBears an unparalleled depth and range of substance as it speaks to both students and their teachers in a clear and easy voice . . . most of the exercises described here feel fresh, current, alive and inventive . . . The Verbal Arts Workbook is a must have for the voice practitioner, text coach, actor or director. It should easily take its place with the other canonical texts written about the expressive power of language on the stage * Voice and Speech Review (VASTA), 2013 on the first edition *
The Careys prove through their comprehensive process that the physically engaged expression of language
is intention,
is action. A cogent and practical guide to an actor’s engagement with heightened text. * Kate Hennig, Associat Artistic Director, Shaw Festival, Canada *
I have had the privilege of being in rehearsals rooms with Rebecca and/or David Carey for 25 years. This book proves why I never want to work on a play without one of them by my side: they profoundly understand that language is the key to unlock the heart of any drama. * Bill Rauch, Artistic Director, Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center, USA *
Working with David and Rebecca Carey during my three years training at RADA unequivocally changed me as an actor. I developed strength, expressiveness and confidence with my voice; and the techniques I took away have been applied on every dramatic text I’ve worked on since. * Asif Khan, actor and writer, UK *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
The Dramatic Text Workbook and you
The Dramatic Text Workbook: An overview Working with
The Dramatic Text Workbook 1 Conclusion 1 Sound Framework Exploration Exercises Follow up Suggested texts Further reading 2 Image Framework Exploration Exercises Follow-up Suggested texts Further reading 3 Sense Framework Exploration Exercises Follow-up Suggested texts Further reading 4 Rhythm Framework Exploration Exercises Follow-up Suggested texts Further reading 5 Argument Framework Exploration Exercises Follow-up Suggested texts Further reading 6 Putting It All Together Macbeth Further reading Appendix 1 Vocal Warm-Up Appendix 2 Rudolf Laban Appendix 3 Punctuation and Parts of Speech Appendix 4 Curriculum Choices Appendix 5 Professional Histories Links to Workbook Video Index
