Handbook of acting techniques

This is a comprehensive survey and study of the major acting techniques developed over the past 60 years. Each of the ten famous techniques included in the book is described in detail by one of today's foremost practitioners

Paperback , Book . English . Published London: Nick Hern, 2008 Available: Newton Park

Newton Park – One available in Main Collection 792.028/BAR

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00298032 Main Collection 792.028/BAR Standard Available

Details

Statement of responsibility : edited by Arthur Bartow ISBN : 1854595423 , 9781854595423 Intended audience : Specialized.

Note : Originally published: as Training of the American actor. New York: Theatre Communications Group, 2006.

Note : Includes bibliographical references. Physical Description : xxxvii, 281 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subject : Acting; Acting. Alternative Title : Training of the American actor

Contents

  1. Lee Strasberg's Method by Anna StrasbergStella Adler Technique by Tom OppenheimSanford Meisner Technique by Victoria HartMichael Chekhov Technique and The Mask by Per BraheUta Hagen Technique by Carol RosenfeldPhysical Acting Inspired by Grotowski by Stephen WangThe Viewpoints by Mary OverliePractical Aesthetics by Robert BellaInterdisciplinary Training by Fritz ErtlNeoclassical Training by Louis Scheeder

Author note

Arthur Bartow has been a professional actor, producer and director. As former Chair and Artistic Director of the Drama Department at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, he oversaw the teaching of all the processes surveyed in this book, techniques that have successfully developed leading stage, television and film actors.