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In Rehearsal

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In Rehearsal

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In the World, in the Room, and On Your Own

In Rehearsal

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In Rehearsal book

In the World, in the Room, and On Your Own
ByGary Sloan
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2011
eBook Published 14 December 2011
Pub. Location London
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203146163
Pages 280
eBook ISBN 9780203146163
Subjects Arts
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Sloan, G. (2011). In Rehearsal: In the World, in the Room, and On Your Own (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203146163

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

chapter 14|7 pages

Practice your own rehearsal process: A declaration of independence

chapter 15|12 pages

Reading and researching the role: Rehearsal techniques

chapter 16|33 pages

On your feet and in your sleep: More rehearsal techniques

chapter 17|9 pages

Understudying: The readiness is all

chapter 18|9 pages

Actor’s block: How professionals break through

chapter 19|7 pages

Rehearsing life: Fake it ’til you make it

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