Acting and directing Shakespeare's comedies : key lessons /
Outlines a clear, effective process for acting Shakespeare's comedies. Beginning with a discussion of the similarities and differences between acting in Shakespeare's comedies versus acting in contemporary realism, the book lays out core principles to guide the reader through this creative...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
Routledge,
2023.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | Outlines a clear, effective process for acting Shakespeare's comedies. Beginning with a discussion of the similarities and differences between acting in Shakespeare's comedies versus acting in contemporary realism, the book lays out core principles to guide the reader through this creative process. The book continues with useful and easy to understand exercises that strengthen the reader's craft. Building off of modern acting methods as well as contemporary Clown, classical Commedia and verse speaking techniques, the book guides the reader towards interpretive and performance choices that are original, brave and will help the reader succeed in these plays. Included are clear examples and detailed case studies that illuminate and reenforce these best lessons. This accessible book is for actors, directors, students of Shakespeare and those who want a fuller, richer awareness of the possibilities within Shakespeare's comedies and a clear, pragmatic process for creating those performances. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 150 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-150). |
| ISBN: | 9781032227436 1032227435 9781032227429 1032227427 |