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Michael Pennington discusses playing Timon of Athens, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark Shakespearean production, recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role. They lead us through the choices they made in rehearsal, and how the character works in performance, shedding new light on some of the most challenging roles in the canon. The result is a series of individual masterclasses that will be invaluable for other actors and directors, as well as students of Shakespeare and fascinating for audiences of the plays.In this volume, Michael Pennington discusses stepping in at the eleventh hour to play Timon of Athens in the 1999 Royal Shakespeare Company production, directed by Gregory Doran.This interview, together with the others in the series (with actors such as Alan Rickman, Simon Russell Beale, Patrick Stewart and Harriet Walter), is also available in the collection Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles by Julian Curry, with a foreword by Nicholas Hytner.

Fiona Shaw discusses playing Katherine in Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.In each volume of the Shakespeare On Stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark Shakespearean production, recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role. They lead us through the choices they made in rehearsal, and how the character works in performance, shedding new light on some of the most challenging roles in the canon. The result is a series of individual masterclasses that will be invaluable for other actors and directors, as well as students of Shakespeare and fascinating for audiences of the plays.In this volume, Fiona Shaw discusses playing the role of Katherine in Jonathan Millers 1987 production of The Taming of the Shrew for the Royal Shakespeare Company.This interview, together with the others in the series (with actors such as Ian McKellen, Simon Russell Beale, Patrick Stewart and Harriet Walter), is also available in the collection Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles by Julian Curry, with a foreword by Nicholas Hytner.

From the bestselling Drama Games series, this dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book offers dozens of games to serve as a rich source of ideas and inspiration for all actors and those teaching or directing them.This must-have companion is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the actors process:Self provides methods to deepen relaxation, sharpen focus, boost energy, expand imagination and enable a company of actors to work collaboratively Character suggests strategies to aid the process of transformation, encouraging actors to explore characteristics that are distinct from their own And Text offers exercises to unlock the words, allowing free and imaginative work within the structure of a script, without losing specificity The games range from solo explorations which can be performed alone, to ideas for pairs and group work making them suitable for a wide variety of scenarios and requirements. Overall, the book will serve as an essential foundation for every actors creativity, helping improve preparation, rehearsal and performance.A mass of invaluable ideas for all ages and all types of actors, amateur or professional. Its hard to imagine anyone involved in theatre who wouldnt find it useful. Richard Eyre, from his Foreword

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsThis collection, available only as an ebook, combines all the material available in the separate print volumes, Contemporary Duologues: Two Men, Contemporary Duologues: Two Women and Contemporary Duologues: One Man & One Woman.As an actor at any level whether you are doing theatre studies at school, taking part in youth theatre, preparing for drama-school showcases, or attending professional acting workshops you will often be required to prepare a duologue with a fellow performer. Your success is often based on locating and selecting a fresh, dynamic scene suited to your specific performing skills, as well as your interplay as a duo. Which is where this book comes in.This collection features seventy-five fantastic duologues, mostly written since the year 2000 by some of our most exciting dramatic voices, offering a wide variety of character types and styles of writing.Playwrights featured include Mike Bartlett, Howard Brenton, Jez Butterworth, Caryl Churchill, Helen Edmundson, Ella Hickson, Sam Holcroft, Anna Jordan, Lucy Kirkwood, Evan Placey, Jessica Swale and Jack Thorne, and the plays themselves were premiered at the very best theatres across the UK including the National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange, the Traverse in Edinburgh, Shakespeares Globe, and the Almeida, Bush, Hampstead and Royal Court Theatres.The collection is divided into three sections, with twenty-five duologues for two men, twenty-five for two women, and a further twenty-five for one man and one woman.Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James equips each duologue with a thorough introduction including the vital information you need to place the piece in context (the who, what, when, where and why) and suggestions about how to perform the scene to its maximum effect (including the characters objectives).The collection also features an introduction on the whole process of selecting and preparing a duologue, and how to present it to the greatest effect. The result is the most comprehensive and useful contemporary duologue book of its kind now available - and this combined ebook represents great value for money.Sound practical advice... a source of inspiration for teachers and students alikeTeaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsAs an actor at any level whether you are doing theatre studies at school, taking part in youth theatre, preparing for drama-school showcases, or attending professional acting workshops you will often be required to prepare a duologue with a fellow performer. Your success is often based on locating and selecting a fresh, dynamic scene suited to your specific performing skills, as well as your interplay as a duo. Which is where this book comes in.This collection features twenty-five fantastic duologues for one man and one woman, all written since the year 2000 by some of our most exciting dramatic voices, offering a wide variety of character types and styles of writing.Playwrights featured include Howard Brenton, Jez Butterworth, Caryl Churchill, Sam Holcroft, Anna Jordan, Lucy Kirkwood, Rona Munro, Evan Placey, Jessica Swale and Jack Thorne, and the plays themselves were premiered at the very best theatres across the UK including the National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange, the Traverse in Edinburgh, Shakespeares Globe, and the Almeida, Bush, Hampstead and Royal Court Theatres.Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James equips each duologue with a thorough introduction including the vital information you need to place the piece in context (the who, what, when, where and why) and suggestions about how to perform the scene to its maximum effect (including the characters objectives).The collection also features an introduction on the whole process of selecting and preparing a duologue, and how to present it to the greatest effect. The result is the most comprehensive and useful contemporary duologue book of its kind now available.Sound practical advice... a source of inspiration for teachers and students alikeTeaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsAs an actor at any level whether you are doing theatre studies at school, taking part in youth theatre, preparing for drama-school showcases, or attending professional acting workshops you will often be required to prepare a duologue with a fellow performer. Your success is often based on locating and selecting a fresh, dynamic scene suited to your specific performing skills, as well as your interplay as a duo. Which is where this book comes in.This collection features twenty-five fantastic duologues for two women, almost all written since the year 2000 by some of our most exciting dramatic voices, offering a wide variety of character types and styles of writing.Playwrights featured include Alexi Kaye Campbell, Helen Edmundson, Vivienne Franzmann, Sam Holcroft, Anna Jordan, Chloe Moss, Rona Munro, Lynn Nottage, Evan Placey and Jessica Swale, and the plays themselves were premiered at the very best theatres across the UK including the National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange, Shakespeares Globe, and the Almeida, Bush, Soho, Royal Court and Tricycle Theatres.Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James equips each duologue with a thorough introduction including the vital information you need to place the piece in context (the who, what, when, where and why) and suggestions about how to perform the scene to its maximum effect (including the characters objectives).The collection also features an introduction on the whole process of selecting and preparing a duologue, and how to present it to the greatest effect. The result is the most comprehensive and useful contemporary duologue book of its kind now available.Sound practical advice... a source of inspiration for teachers and students alikeTeaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

The Feldenkrais Method is unique... I havent found any other movement study that opens up such a rich and continuing area of enquiry John Wright, from his ForewordSpontaneity, sensitivity, simplicity and flexibility in any situation are just some of the qualities that the Feldenkrais Method has inspired in performers around the world. It uses movement to enable you to feel, adapt and respond in new ways not just in limited, habitual patterns thereby increasing your physical, emotional and mental potential.Written by an experienced actor, theatre-maker and Feldenkrais practitioner, Feldenkrais for Actors leads you through a range of topics where using the Method can help, such as: Presence and Posture The Role of Tension Emotion, Character and Creativity Voice and Breath Injury and Anxiety Also included are dozens of exercises and lessons so that you can experience how the Method will help you in practice.Feldenkrais for Actors is the result of thirty years of study and experience of the Method, and the benefits it can bring. It is invaluable for actors at any stage of their career, as well as for singers, dancers, musicians, martial artists, athletes and more.

A how to book for actors who want to develop a can do attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.Feeling despondent about the acting profession? Been out of work for longer than you care to remember? Starting to resent the injustices of the job and the success of other actors? If so, An Attitude for Acting will inspire you to break out of the cycle of despondency and start to view yourself as a creative and autonomous individual who is valuable and employable. The book focuses on: Maintaining a healthy attitude Dealing with negative emotions Keeping productive and motivated Developing self-belief and getting the support you need Turning discouragement into activity and opportunity Coping with nerves Preparing for auditions Being included and not feeling left out Building a value system that includes trust, responsibility, flexibility, creativity, adaptability and courageThe book, by theatre director/teacher Andrew Tidmarsh and executive coach/neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, contains a series of intensely hands-on exercises some for practising alone, others for doing with friends or colleagues. These techniques will enable you to free yourself from potential states of inertia and hopelessness, and prevent any feelings of worthlessness becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, you will develop a self-confident, can-do mentality that will help you shape the career you want.Whether youve just completed your training and want to start your career with confidence or youve been acting a while and are having difficulty planning the next stage, this book will help you on your path to surviving and thriving as an actor.

A practical investigation of how comedy works, by a well-respected practitioner and teacher. With a Foreword by Toby Jones.Comedy is recognised as one of the most problematic areas of performances. For that reason, it is rarely written about in any systematic way. John Wright, founder of Trestle Theatre and Told by an Idiot, brings a wide range of experience of physical comedy to this unique exploration of comedy and comedic techniques.The book opens with an analysis of the different kinds of laughter that can be provoked by performance. This is followed by the main part of the book: games and exercises devised to demonstrate and investigate the whole range of comic possibilities open to a performer.Why Is That So Funny? is an invaluable book for teachers and performers, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in how comedy works.

This is a book about how to beat the living daylights out of another human being safely...Roger Bartlett professional fight director and Master Teacher for the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat leads you through everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling, realistic and, above all, safe.Starting with the essential concepts, including Victim Control and Reversal of Energy, you will learn how to perform all of the following moves: Slapping Punching Kicking Strangling Pulling and Pushing Falling Locking Blocking Each technique is clearly described, extensively illustrated, and accompanied by online videos demonstrating it in slow motion and at full speed. Also included are chapters on understanding and conveying your characters pain, and creating and rehearsing your own fight sequence.For those already trained in stage combat, it will serve as a comprehensive reminder of what you have learned, and supplement your ongoing training. For amateur, fringe and student companies, the book offers a thorough understanding of the practicalities of staging a fight, but also helps you to recognise when you may need to call upon the services of a qualified professional.Whatever your current level of experience, Stage Combat: Unarmed is the essential book for directors, actors, students and teachers, or indeed anyone looking to incorporate safe, effective stage fights into their productions.

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An inspiring, practical guide to working with young people on their voices, by a highly experienced teacher, actor and director.Teaching Voice is for all youth-theatre leaders, workshop facilitators, teachers or lecturers who want to help their students to develop their voices either as a component in theatre training, while rehearsing a play, or for the benefit of their personal development.It offers a step-by-step course of workshops and themed sessions, along with a series of exercises and vocal warm-ups from the tried-and-tested to the truly innovative. Included are: Full plans for two ninety-minute core sessions, laying the essential foundations of voice work: breath, diction, resonance and relaxation Seven themed workshops exploring individual aspects including projection, rhythm, the power of language, emphasis and Shakespeare Micro sessions that can be used within the structure of any session, or when time is short Further sessions to help incorporate voice work into rehearsals for a school or youth-theatre production Also included is a personal exercise plan to help you develop your own skills and confidence as a voice teacher, whatever your level of experience.Teaching Voice is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in vocal training for young people, whether youre looking for a structured programme of workshops, or simply for some fresh ideas to inspire your students.

A unique insight into Shakespeares most monumentally complex character - and the play that bears his name - from a highly respected actor and former academic. The genesis for Playing Lear came when Oliver Ford Davies was asked to play Lear for the Almeida Theatre in 2002. The book is both an in-depth analysis of the play, in which the author looks at the many possible interpretations of both play and character, and a rehearsal diary in which we see the authors personal journey through the role, starting with his re-examination of the text and culminating in the first night performance and beyond. Playing Lear comes with 16 pages of production photographs, and is written with great clarity and perception and with all the rigour and authority one would expect from a former academic and drama critic. Of the many books I have read about acting Shakespeare, this is one of the most intelligent and honestJohn BartonOne of the most moving and intelligent Lears I have ever seen ... such truth, and such clarity, that one feels like cheering Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph

Actioning and How to Do It is the indispensable companion to a vital component in every actors toolkit.Actioning is one of the most widely used rehearsal techniques for actors. It helps bring clarity to every moment or thought in the text, energising rehearsals and bringing performances to life.Actioning will enable you to discover and unlock newfound energy, range, variety and clarity of body and voice, by: Interrogating the text and making initial action verb choices Playing your chosen actions, both verbally and physically Maintaining an imaginative and emotional connection with each moment Signposting each thought to your scene partner From the publishers of the internationally successful Actions: The Actors Thesaurus, this is the first in-depth exploration of Actioning for student actors, those who train them, and professionals working in the industry, whether theyre brand new to the technique or have been practising it for years.This step-by-step guide draws on concepts from Stanislavsky, using sample scenes from classic plays such as The Seagull and The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as contemporary pieces, and is filled with exercises to demonstrate the technique at work.

Stage fright has the power to drive actors away from the stage for months, years, and even a lifetime. It is a monster that can affect any actor at any time but it is also a challenge that can be met.In Facing the Fear the first book of its kind written specifically for actors performer, author and teacher Bella Merlin draws on her own and other actors personal experiences to examine: The internal and external roots of stage fright, and how it manifests itself both psychologically and physiologically The complex relationship between the actor and the audience, and how it contributes to stage fright The cognitive processes of learning, storing and retrieving lines, and practical strategies to help The essential principles for building a healthy, fear-free rehearsal environment The techniques that actors can employ to develop their own practices, from tips on physical wellbeing to performance strategies Insightful, empowering and always reassuring, Facing the Fear is a book for any actor: for those who are experiencing or have previously suffered from stage fright, as well as for those who want to be fully prepared in case that day ever comes. It provides all the tools actors need to understand, confront and ultimately overcome stage fright and its effects, thereby regaining control over their lives and careers. (And it might just save a fortune in psychotherapists fees!)Its also valuable reading for any teacher, director or stage manager working closely with actors, and a fascinating insight for anyone interested in what actors go through.An utterly engrossing book about confronting one of the most fundamental aspects of being an actor fear.Antony Sher

A Complete Voice Training Manual For ActorsA simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice. Suitable for actors at all levels, from students and young professionals to established and experienced actors. Drama teachers in schools and committed amateur actors who want to increase their vocal skills and understanding will also find it invaluable.Includes sections on: * Preparation * Body Work * Breathing and Support * Breathing Into Sound: Supporting the Voice * Releasing the Sound * Filling out the Sound: Resonance * Extending the Sound: Range * Shaping the Sound: Articulation * Trouble-Shooting.Each chapter begins with a brief introduction, then clearly and succinctly sets out a sequence of relevant exercises - accompanied by simple diagrams - ending with a summary of what we have learned.Brilliantly guides the actor using exercises and tools that can revolutionise the voice. Its a boon! Joseph FiennesBarbaras work is simple and practical, encouraging each actor to be free and fluid with their own voice... Very inspiring Emily WatsonBarbara has a great understanding of the way that actors anxieties can affect their voice. Her tone is calm, reassuring and good humoured Niamh Cusack

How do you prepare for your first day on the set? Why might a bad audition lead to a good job offer? How should you research? Whats the effect of a long tour on your love-life? Can you have a glass of wine before a matinee? Whats the difference between transitive and intransitive corpsing? What is stage fright? In Michael Penningtons highly personal guide and memoir there are sections on rehearsals, on television then and now, on who does what on a film set, on the disciplines and rewards of musical theatre, and five directors discuss why the scenery is better on radio. Disability and racial bias in the theatre are discussed and we sometimes hear from other, younger voices who are following parallel paths. Infectiously enthusiastic, both conversational and profound, Let Me Play the Lion Too draws on the authors fifty years of experience to celebrate the deadly serious, sometimes hilarious, often misunderstood but infinitely enriching life of a professional actor.

A classic of theatre writing, a unique insight into the creation of a landmark Shakespearian performance.Antony Shers stunning performance for the Royal Shakespeare Company as Richard III on crutches the so-called bottled spider won him both the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Actor. This book records in the actors own words and drawings the making of this historic theatrical event.This edition of Year of the King is published on the twentieth anniversary of the RSCs 1984 production. It includes a new introduction in which Sher looks back at what has happened to him and to the world in the intervening years.

A practical guide to training as an actor, helping you get the most out of drama school - and survive in the world beyond.Are you thinking of applying to drama school? Do you have a place already and want to get the most out of your training? Are you seeking to make the best possible start in the world beyond drama school?Becoming an Actor takes you, step by step, technique by technique, through everything you can expect to encounter at drama school, and in your first year as a professional actor. Stuffed with exercises and full of practical advice, it is the ideal handbook to accompany your training.Thomasina Unsworth teaches at Rose Bruford College, one of the UKs leading drama schools. Here she shows what acting classes at an accredited drama school are actually like, and offers guidance and support through what is a critical time in any actors career.With many different exercises to help actors explore the techniques they need to master, Becoming an Actor is also an invaluable resource for those teaching acting, and for those seeking to refresh their training.

A dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book in the Nick Hern Books Drama Games series, this title is for teachers and workshop leaders working with difficult or reluctant students, youth groups, young offenders, and all those who seem intent on saying no to whatever is offered them. This book offers invaluable ways for artists, teachers, workshop leaders and activists to better use the arts to empower young people Ken Livingstone, from his Foreword.For these groups, drama games and activities need to be robust and engaging, and the dozens that appear in this book have been devised with this in mind - and then tested by their target players. Each page features clear instructions on How to Play, notes on the Benefits of the Game, and advice on age range, number of players and timing.Following the ninety games and exercises aimed at developing core skills, the book offers scenarios for a series of improvisational challenges that test participants abilities in mediation, communication, negotiation, assertiveness and managing emotions. Also included is a collection of games aimed at preparing teachers and workshop leaders for facilitating challenging sessions.The ultimate aim is to encourage reluctant participants to engage, collaborate and develop not just skills for drama but skills for life.