Now in a vibrantly revised second editon, 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.
| Preface to the second edition |
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| Abbreviations |
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xi | |
| Introduction |
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1 | (4) |
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1 `Why do we do it?': Some socio-cultural perspectives on acting |
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5 | (27) |
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2 `Blazing the trail': Russian and American executors of contemporary acting |
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32 | (28) |
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3 `Merging methodologies': Global trailblazers |
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60 | (24) |
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4 `I can do that!': Actor-training |
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84 | (34) |
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5 `Building a character': Rehearsal processes |
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118 | (46) |
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6 `Another opening, another show!': Performance practices |
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164 | (17) |
| Epilogue |
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181 | (2) |
| Glossary of terms |
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183 | (8) |
| Select bibliography |
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191 | (9) |
| Index |
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Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting and Directing at the University of California, Davis, Riverside, as well as an actor and trainer.
