Acting: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 31. March 2010
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-415-46100-9 (ISBN)
Description
A practical and theoretical guide to the world of the professional actor, skilfully combining ideas from a range of practitioners and linking the academy to the industry. It covers key areas such as:
the development of modern drama and acting processes over the years
the approach and legacy of acting pioneers and practitioners from around the world
acting techniques and practicalities, including training, auditioning, rehearsing and performing - both for stage and camera
Complete with a glossary of terms and useful website suggestions, this is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about the practice of acting and the people who have advanced its evolution.
the development of modern drama and acting processes over the years
the approach and legacy of acting pioneers and practitioners from around the world
acting techniques and practicalities, including training, auditioning, rehearsing and performing - both for stage and camera
Complete with a glossary of terms and useful website suggestions, this is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about the practice of acting and the people who have advanced its evolution.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-46100-9 (9780415461009)
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Bella Merlin
Acting: The Basics
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Person
Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting at the University of California, Davis, as well as an actor and trainer. She and has written a number of books on Stanislavsky.
Content
Preface. Abbreviations. Introduction. Chapter 1: A Brief History of Acting. Chapter 2: `I Can Do That': Actor-Training. Chapter 3: `You Got the Part!: Auditions. Chapter 4: `Building a Character': Rehearsal Processes. Chapter 5: `Another Opening, Another Show!': Performance Practices. Chapter 6: `Passing the Baton': Eleven Executors of Acting. Glossary of Terms. Bibliography. Index.