The Expressive Body: Physical Characterization for the Actor - Softcover

Alberts, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435070304 ISBN 13: 9780435070304

Publisher: Focal Press, 1997

Synopsis

"The Expressive Body" is the first practical handbook on actor training that specifically addresses physical characterization as a fundamental element of the actor's craft. This book explores human behaviours to awaken the actor to the range of communication available through physical characterization. Author David Alberts shows the actor how to apply these expressions to the physical portrayal of the character. Alberts differentiates between non-verbal and verbal behaviour - separating gestures from the use of words - and demonstrates how movement can greatly enhance the overall communicative and expressive process. This book aims to help the actor communicate motivation, intent, expression and the dramatic context of a play more effectively through physical characterization. "The Expressive Body" provides the actor with ways to find and develop whatever physical expression is needed to portray a character in any production in any period and in any style.

About this title

About the Author

An accomplished actor, director, and mime, David Alberts has performed and taught throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is the author of Talking About Mime (1994) and Rehearsal Management for Directors (1995), both published by Heinemann.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0435070304
• ISBN 13: 9780435070304
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176