A founding member of Peter Brook's international theatre company, Yoshi Oida infuses his acting and directing with the artistry of the Oriental traditions and a mastery of Western forms. In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of expertise. An Actor's Tricks offers a meticulous scrutiny of the actor's preparation for performance and comes with a foreword by Peter Brook.
Drawing on an unrivalled wealth and range of expertise in the fields of acting, directing and training, Yoshi Oida and Lorna Marshall provide an authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor.
In scrutinising the process of performance from the twin perspectives of the actor and director, An Actor's Tricks is filled with hints, insights and stories from productions with Peter Brook and from around the world.
Beginning with the daily preparation to train the body, it moves to the process of rehearsal for a performance right up to the moment when the actor steps onstage. An appendix of practical exercises is included for the actor to follow.
The books combines principles and techniques from both Western and Eastern disciplines of acting to provide a masterful study essential for every actor and director.
Drawing on an unrivaled wealth and range of expertise in the fields of acting, directing, and training, Yoshi Oida and Lorna Marshall provide an authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor. Throughout the book, practical exercises are included for the actor to follow.
An authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor.
Daugiau informacijos
The Invisible Actor (first published 2002) by the same authors is a seminal text on acting, with strong annual sales Both authors have a high profile and reputations as leading exponents in their fields Will appeal to the many students of performing arts and to actors at all stages of their career Features a foreword by Peter Brook
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On the Way to the Theatre |
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Lorna Marshall teaches physical acting at the RADA, and works internationally as a director and performance consultant in opera, circus and theatre. Yoshi Oida, a Japanese actor and director, has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris where he became a leading member and trainer.
