The Actor And The Character
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The Actor And The Character
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Author : Vladimir Mirodan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-11-12
The Actor And The Character written by Vladimir Mirodan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-12 with categories.
Transformative acting remains the aspiration of many an emerging actor, and constitutes the achievement of some of the most acclaimed performances of our age: Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln, Meryl Streep as Mrs Thatcher, Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter – the list is extensive, and we all have our favourites. But what are the physical and psychological processes which enable actors to create characters so different from themselves? To understand this unique phenomenon, Vladimir Mirodan provides both a historical overview of the evolution of notions of 'character' in Western theatre and a stunning contemporary analysis of the theoretical implications of transformative acting. The Actor and the Character: Surveys the main debates surrounding the concept of dramatic character and – contrary to recent trends – explains why transformative actors conceive their characters as ‘independent’ of their own personalities. Describes some important techniques used by actors to construct their characters by physical means: work on objects, neutral and character masks, Laban movement analysis, Viewpoints, etc. Examines the psychology behind transformative acting from the perspectives of both psychoanalysis and scientific psychology and, based on recent developments in psychology, asks whether transformation is not just acting folklore but may actually entail temporary changes to the brain structures of the actors. The Actor and the Character speaks not only to academics and students studying actor training and acting theory, but contributes to current lively academic debates around character. This is a compelling and original exploration of the limits of acting theory and practice, psychology, and creative work, in which Mirodan boldly re-examines some of the fundamental assumptions of actor training and some basic tenets of theatre practice to ask: What happens when one of us ‘becomes somebody else’?
The Actor S Menu
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Author : Bill Howey
language : en
Publisher: Compass Publishing
Release Date : 2005-09
The Actor S Menu written by Bill Howey and has been published by Compass Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Whether new to the business or a seasoned professional, this handbook provides actors with a personal, active approach to discovering and developing their talent. Beginning with appetizers and ending with desserts, actors learn how to prepare a character in the same way that a master chef chooses the most complementary dishes for a feast. From typecasting to reinventing a character's story, actors discover the key ingredients that will enable them to use their own unique qualities and emotions to develop strong, believable characters that people are interested in watching. How to identify and resolve problems such as hidden agendas that can disable an actor's work; distinguish between perception, feeling, and emotions; and find lasting sources of inspiration are among the issues explored. The importance of imagination, words, and story as well as the difference between intellectual and visceral choices (and the impact of each) are also discussed.
The Actor S Guide To Creating A Character
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Author : William Esper
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 2014-04-08
The Actor S Guide To Creating A Character written by William Esper and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Performing Arts categories.
William Esper, one of the most celebrated acting teachers of our time, takes us through his step-by-step approach to the central challenge of advanced acting work: creating and playing a character. Esper’s first book, The Actor’s Art and Craft, earned praise for describing the basics taught in his famous first-year acting class. The Actor’s Guide to Creating a Character continues the journey. In these pages, co-author Damon DiMarco vividly re-creates Esper’s second-year course, again through the experiences of a fictional class. Esper’s training builds on Sanford Meisner’s legendary exercises, a world-renowned technique that Esper further developed through his long association with Meisner and the decades he has spent training a host of distinguished actors. His approach is flexible enough to apply to any role, helping actors to create characters with truthful and compelling inner lives.
Movement
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Author : Theresa Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 1998-02-19
Movement written by Theresa Mitchell and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-02-19 with Performing Arts categories.
The acting process is an interlocking trinity: the person, the actor, and the character. The person has habits and idiosyncrasies cultivated over the years in response to life experiences. The actor may have developed another set of behaviors that manifest themselves during a performance. The exercises within this text will guide the user toward making the necessary choices needed to achieve the extension of self to character—whether that involves utilizing personal traits that are congruent to a character's make-up, or discarding personal habits which do not fit. Movement: From Person to Actor to Character concisely collects many common movement principles such as use of breath, alignment, relaxation, imagery, and surroundings. Illustrations are included which provide the actor with a basic knowledge of the human body and function that can serve as a foundation for advanced movement techniques. Case studies outline a variety of characterization projects from a range of well-known plays, to further illustrate some of the exercises within the text. Mitchell's text will be useful for beginning to intermediate movement courses or as a supplement to acting or directing courses, or by actors seeking to enrich their movement technique.
In Character
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Author : Christopher Vened
language : en
Publisher: Drama
Release Date : 2000
In Character written by Christopher Vened and has been published by Drama this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Education categories.
In this concise manual, Vened describes the necessary methods, principles, directions, exercises, and examples needed for the mastery of the actor's craft and art of portraying character, and offers guidance on such topics as conflict, internal and external circumstances of a character, thought patterns, and character traits in the body.
Building A Character
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Author : Constantin Stanislavski
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Building A Character written by Constantin Stanislavski and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
In this follow up to his most famous book, An Actor Prepares, Stanislavski develop his influential 'system' of acting by exploring the imaginative processes at the heart of the actor's craft. Building a Character deals with the physical realisation of character on the stage through such tools as expressions, movement and speech. It is a book in which every theory is inextricably bound up with practice - a perfect handbook to the physical art of acting. The work of Stanislavski has inspired generations of actors and trainers and - available now in the Bloomsbury Revelations series to mark the 150th anniversary of Stanislavski's birth - it remains an essential read for actors and directors at all stages of their careers.
You Can Build Characters Too
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Author : J. Pringle
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-10-08
You Can Build Characters Too written by J. Pringle and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-08 with Performing Arts categories.
YOU CAN BUILD CHARACTERS, TOO! is an Acting textbook that shows the Actor and Acting student how to analyze and construct a character in fundamental, systematic, and step-by-step formats. This book begins by teaching the Actor two simple systems of Character Construction. This book also helps the Actor master the Four Tools of Tone so that he or she can build the characters voice and even identify—quickly—the vocal patterns of people observed in the streets. After showing the Actor how to construct the character’s voice and body, this book then shows him or her how to analyze the character in order to identify the character’s vision of the world and the people in it and how the character responds to the world and its people.
To The Actor
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Author : Michael Chekhov
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2002
To The Actor written by Michael Chekhov and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Art categories.
A perfect handbook for professional and amateur actors and directors. Chekhov's simple and practical exercises are an absolute must for any theatre practitioner.
The Actor Creates
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Author : Aristide D'Angelo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
The Actor Creates written by Aristide D'Angelo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with Acting categories.
Acting Characters
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Author : Paul Elsam
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-09-01
Acting Characters written by Paul Elsam and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Paul Elsam's Acting Characters is an introductory handbook for the aspiring actor, compiled of twenty steps grouped into six sections to help create, present and sustain a believable character in most circumstances. Fundamentally practical, the book avoids the heavy discussion of theory that often accompanies books on the subject, looking instead at the essentials of how to use different voices and body language to convey character.