{"product_id":"the-dramatic-text-workbook-and-video-9781350055056","title":"The Dramatic Text Workbook and Video","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dramatic Text Workbook and Video\u003c\/i\u003e 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:   \u003cb\u003eSound\u003c\/b\u003e: speech sounds and how to use them more expressively \u003cb\u003eImage\u003c\/b\u003e: bringing life and specificity to images when you speak \u003cb\u003eSense\u003c\/b\u003e: how to focus on the most significant words and phrases in a speech or scene \u003cb\u003eRhythm\u003c\/b\u003e: how rhythm is created and used in both verse and prose \u003cb\u003eArgument\u003c\/b\u003e: the structure or logic of language\u003ci\u003eThe Dramatic Text Workbook and Video\u003c\/i\u003e, a new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Verbal Arts Workbook,\u003c\/i\u003e includes a revised introduction, upd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBears 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThe Careys prove through their comprehensive process that the physically engaged expression of language \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e intention, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e action. A cogent and practical guide to an actor’s engagement with heightened text. * Kate Hennig, Associat Artistic Director, Shaw Festival, Canada *\u003cbr\u003eI 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 *\u003cbr\u003eWorking 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction    \u003ci\u003eThe Dramatic Text Workbook \u003c\/i\u003eand you  \u003ci\u003eThe Dramatic Text Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e: An overview  Working with \u003ci\u003eThe Dramatic Text Workbook \u003c\/i\u003e1 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","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407502418263,"sku":"9781350055056","price":30.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-dramatic-text-workbook-and-video-9781350055056","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}