Play Acting

A Handbook of Theatre Workshops for Actors, Teachers and Directors

By: Luke Dixon

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Paperback | 1 August 2006 | Edition Number 1

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A handbook of theatre workshops for actors, teachers and directors, by a leader in the field of physical theatre and research

This is a book of theatrical beginnings for actors, teachers and directors. Divided into four parts, from Body through to Voice, Heart and Mind, the book covers all the elements you need to engage in order to train as an actor. The dizzying breadth of exercises and workshops offered here start you off on all the processes; from voice warm-ups and bodywork through to interacting with space and creating characters. Drawing on a plethora of influences, from Japanese Butoh to African dance, Shakespearean verse speaking and children's games, this book is aimed to entice actors who need to refresh their skills, those who would like to take part in or run workshops, and many who have no experience at all.

Praise for Luke Dixon's directing: "Outstanding physical theatre...electrifying...an appearance of the most voluptuous glamour" -Independent

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"Outstanding physical theatre...electrifying...an appearance of the most voluptuous glamour." --Independent

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Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Preface
Body and Voice
The Foot	p. 5
Connecting the Bones	p. 13
The Spine	p. 23
Stepping into Space	p. 29
Theatrical Space	p. 34
The Journey of Life	p. 38
Theatre of the Gods	p. 42
Life Games	p. 47
Breath	p. 53
A Word or Two	p. 62
Blind Man's Buff	p. 67
A Shakespeare Summer	p. 70
Text	p. 76
Rhythm	p. 80
The Drum	p. 86
Revision	p. 90
Heart and Soul
Senses and Chakras	p. 97
Box of Emotions	p. 105
One to Ten and Beyond	p. 110
Play	p. 116
Salt Labyrinth	p. 123
Dreamtime	p. 131
Transformations	p. 138
Through the Looking Glass	p. 143
Tango	p. 149
Animals and Archetypes	p. 156
Postcard People	p. 160
Playing with Gender	p. 165
Clothing	p. 170
Magic Silks	p. 174
Once Upon a Time	p. 178
Performance	p. 183
Epilogue	p. 189
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Play Acting

A Handbook of Theatre Workshops for Actors, Teachers and Directors

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