| Description |
285 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. One: Attitudes to voice and text. 1. Sound and meaning -- 2. Heightened versus naturalistic text -- Pt. Two: Shakespeare - setting out the rules. 3. Metre and rhythm -- 4. Structures, energy, imagery and sound -- Pt. Three: Shakespeare - the practical means. 5. Introduction to the exercises -- 6. Substance of the text -- 7. Metre and energy -- 8. Acting, text and style -- 9. Further points of text -- 10. Relating to other texts -- Pt. Four: Voice work. 11. Preparation -- 12. Further voice exercises |
| Summary |
This book sets out to apply the methods of voice production directly and practically to the speaking of text. Specifically, it addresses the problem of how to infuse life and meaning into words that are first encountered on the printed page |
| Analysis |
Voice production. - Manuals - For acting |
| Notes |
Voice production. - Manuals - For acting (BNB/PRECIS) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Dramatic production.
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Acting -- Study and teaching.
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Acting.
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Voice culture -- Exercises.
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Voice culture.
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| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| ISBN |
0245543821 (paperback) |
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