
An Actor's Tricks
Methuen Drama (Publisher)
Published on 12. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-413-77449-1 (ISBN)
Description
A founding member of Peter Brook's international theatre company, Yoshi Oida infuses his acting and directing with the artistry of the Oriental traditions and a mastery of Western forms. In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of expertise. An Actor's Tricks offers a meticulous scrutiny of the actor's preparation for performance and comes with a foreword by Peter Brook. Drawing on an unrivalled wealth and range of expertise in the fields of acting, directing and training, Yoshi Oida and Lorna Marshall provide an authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor. In scrutinising the process of performance from the twin perspectives of the actor and director, An Actor's Tricks is filled with hints, insights and stories from productions with Peter Brook and from around the world. Beginning with the daily preparation to train the body, it moves to the process of rehearsal for a performance right up to the moment when the actor steps onstage. An appendix of practical exercises is included for the actor to follow.
The books combines principles and techniques from both Western and Eastern disciplines of acting to provide a masterful study essential for every actor and director.
The books combines principles and techniques from both Western and Eastern disciplines of acting to provide a masterful study essential for every actor and director.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
131 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-413-77449-1 (9780413774491)
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Additional editions

Lorna Marshall | Yoshi Oida
An Actor's Tricks
E-Book
06/2013
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€25.49
Available for download

Lorna Marshall | Yoshi Oida
An Actor's Tricks
E-Book
06/2013
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€25.49
Available for download
Persons
Lorna Marshall teaches physical acting at the RADA, and works internationally as a director and performance consultant in opera, circus and theatre. Yoshi Oida, a Japanese actor and director, has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris where he became a leading member and trainer.