| Description |
1 online resource (x, 204 pages) |
| Contents |
Chapter Introduction / Bella Merlin -- chapter 1 'Why do we do it?': some socio-cultural perspectives on acting / Bella Merlin -- chapter 2 'Blazing the trail': Russian and American executors of contemporary acting / Bella Merlin -- chapter 3 'Merging methodologies': Global trailblazers / Bella Merlin -- chapter 4 'I can do that!': Actor-training / Bella Merlin -- chapter 5 'Building a character': Rehearsal processes / Bella Merlin -- chapter 6 'Another opening, another show!': Performance practices / Bella Merlin -- chapter Epilogue / Bella Merlin |
| Summary |
Now in a vibrantly revised second edition, Acting: The Basics remains a practical and theoretical guide to the world of the professional actor, which skilfully combines ideas from a range of practitioners and linking the academy to the industry. Retaining a balance between acting history, a discussion of pioneers and a consideration of the practicalities of acting techniques, the new edition includes a discussion of acting for the screen as well as the practicalities of stage acting, including training, auditioning and rehearsing. With a glossary of terms and useful website suggestions, this is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about the practice and history of acting |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 4, 2017) |
| Subject |
Acting
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acting.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Theater -- General.
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Acting
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317590514 |
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1317590511 |
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9781315743905 |
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1315743906 |
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