Movement for Actors - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581152337 ISBN 13: 9781581152333

Publisher: Allworth Press, 2002

Synopsis

Experts in a wide array of disciplines provide remarkable insight into the Alexander technique, the use of psychological gesture, period movement, the work of Rudolph Laban, postmodern choreography, and Suzuki training, to name but a few. Those who want to pursue serious training will be able to consult the appendix for listings of the best teachers and schools in the country. This inspiring collection is a must read for all actors, directors, and teachers of theater looking for stimulation and new approaches.

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About the Author

Nicole Potter is the senior editor at Allworth Press and an adjunct professor in the theatre department of Marymount Manhattan College. She has been the editor of numerous theatre and film books and has written articles for film magazines, including Films in Review and The Perfect Vision. An MFA groduate in performing, her extensive theatrical background includes ten years as a member of The Irondale Ensemble, during which she had leading roles in both original works and in productions of Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekov, and Brecht. She continues to act and direct at venues in the New York City area, including the DUMBO Festival, Expanded Arts Festival, and Ohio Theatre Think Tank. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581152337
• ISBN 13: 9781581152333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Potter Nicole