ABSTRACT
Movement: Onstage and Off is the complete guide for actors to the most effective techniques for developing a fully expressive body. It is a comprehensive compilation of established fundamentals, a handbook for movement centered personal growth and a guide to helping actors and teachers make informed decisions for advanced study.
This book includes:
- fundamental healing/conditioning processes
- essential techniques required for versatile performance
- specialized skills
- various training approaches and ways to frame the actor’s movement training.
Using imitation exercises to sharpen awareness, accessible language and adaptable material for solo and group work, the authors aim to empower actors of all levels to unleash their extraordinary potential.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|25 pages
Body Ownership
Analyzing individual movement histories and tendencies for deeper self-knowledge
chapter 2|29 pages
Healing Your Body
Understanding physical structure as a path for making mindful movement choices
chapter 3|30 pages
Movement Masters
Examining the leading innovators and disciplines in actor movement training
chapter 4|20 pages
Evolving Movement
Developing psychophysical movement methods suited to all theatre forms
chapter 7|13 pages
Acting Styles
Using information from the worlds of nonrealistic plays to develop believable style characterizations
