Acting with Style (3rd Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 344 pages
• Published by: Allyn & Bacon
• Edition: 3rd Edition October 24, 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0205295827
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0205295821
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description


Recognized as a classic in its field, Acting with Style continues to be an invaluable guide to the process of approaching plays. The Third Edition retains all of the significant facts, data, information, and exercises, and offers a clear and warm writing style that expresses a sensitivity to the requirements of actors. In addition to presenting the physical approach to actor training, the authors encourage readers to use the text materials and concepts with creativity and imagination, asserting that the process of discovering language is not limited to one specific time, place, or culture. For actors.

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Recognized as a classic in its field, Acting with Style continues to be an invaluable guide to the process of approaching plays. The Third Edition retains all of the significant facts, data, information, and exercises, and offers a clear and warm writing style that expresses a sensitivity to the requirements of actors.

In addition to presenting the physical approach to actor training, the authors encourage readers to use the text materials and concepts with creativity and imagination, asserting that the process of discovering language is not limited to one specific time, place, or culture.

Reader Reviews
Many people approach "style" in theatre as a play where wigs and tights are necessary. Harrop & Epstein do not attempt to disprove this notion, but rather detail the approach to acting in all dramatic genres i.e. greek, comedy, farce, tragedy, Shakespeare, etc. They also identify the necessity to understand the "style" of the piece being produced from an all areas and suggest exercises to unlock the meaning of the piece. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is afraid of a stylized play and is a necessary read for both actors and directors (especially those directors who have had little or no performance training).