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ABSTRACT
In Rehearsal is a clear and accessible how-to approach to the rehearsal process. Author Gary Sloan brings more than thirty years' worth of acting experience to bear on the question of how to rehearse both as an individual actor and as part of the team of professionals that underpins any successful production. Interviews with acclaimed actors, directors, playwrights, and designers share a wealth of knowledge on dynamic collaboration.
The book is divided in to three main stages, helping the reader to refine their craft in as straightforward and accessible manner as possible:
- In the world: A flexible rehearsal program that can be employed daily, as well as over a typical four week production rehearsal.
- In the room: Advice on working independently and productively with other members of a company, such as directors, playwrights, designers and technical crew; how your personal creative process varies depending on the role, be it Shakespeare, musicals, film, television or understudying.
- On your own: Creating your own rehearsal process, exploring original and famous rehearsal techniques, breaking through actor's block and how to practice every day.
In Rehearsal breaks down the rehearsal process from the actor’s perspective and equips its reader with the tools to become a generous and resourceful performer both inside and outside the studio. Its independent, creative and daily rehearsal techniques are essential for any modern actor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |5 pages
Prologue: Hoodwinking Hamlet
part |5 pages
Part I: In the world
chapter 1|10 pages
The givens of rehearsal: Good ground
chapter 2|12 pages
The four-week gig—Act 1: the first two weeks
chapter 3|18 pages
The four-week gig—Act 2: weeks three and four
chapter 4|12 pages
A creative process: Six approaches
chapter 5|9 pages
Get serious: Seven ways
chapter 6|9 pages
Living rehearsal: A 24/7 gig
part |2 pages
Part II: In the room
chapter 7|11 pages
Actor and playwright: The words made flesh
chapter 8|15 pages
Actor and director: In the trenches
chapter 9|8 pages
Actor and designers: A common purpose
chapter 10|9 pages
Actor and dramaturg, stage manager, coaches and crew: A big tent
chapter 11|15 pages
Shakespeare’s mountain of words: Poetic language
chapter 12|9 pages
Rehearsing the musical: An American original
chapter 13|14 pages
Film, television: Less is more
part |1 pages
PART III On your own