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  • Language: English

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  • Language: English

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisner?s work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisner?s techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisner?s note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy?, Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered ?strange bedfellows? The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeare?s text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare ?properly? Meisner?s main rule is that 'you can?t say ouch until you?ve been pinched?: in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisner?s tools of ?acting is reacting? to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeare?s text.…

  • Language: English

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisners work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisners techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisners note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy, Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered strange bedfellows. The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeares text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare properly. Meisners main rule is that 'you cant say ouch until youve been pinched: in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisners tools of acting is reacting to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeares text. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

  • Language: English

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    Paperback. Condition: New. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisner's work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisner's techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisner's note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy', Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered 'strange bedfellows'. The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeare's text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare 'properly'. Meisner's main rule is that 'you can't say ouch until you've been pinched': in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisner's tools of 'acting is reacting' to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeare's text. …

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisner?s work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisner?s techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisner?s note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy?, Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered ?strange bedfellows? The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeare?s text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare ?properly? Meisner?s main rule is that 'you can?t say ouch until you?ve been pinched?: in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisner?s tools of ?acting is reacting? to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeare?s text.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2026 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Aileen Gonsalves, four new industry interviews with Pooja Ghai, Kate McStraw and Brian Hook, Paul Harvard and Zates Atour, as well as new articles by casting director Richard Evans CDG, acting coach Ken Rea and theatre director Kalungi Ssebandeke.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2026 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Aileen Gonsalves, four new industry interviews with Pooja Ghai, Kate McStraw and Brian Hook, Paul Harvard and Zates Atour, as well as new articles by casting director Richard Evans CDG, acting coach Ken Rea and theatre director Kalungi Ssebandeke.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2026 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Aileen Gonsalves, four new industry interviews with Pooja Ghai, Kate McStraw and Brian Hook, Paul Harvard and Zates Atour, as well as new articles by casting director Richard Evans CDG, acting coach Ken Rea and theatre director Kalungi Ssebandeke.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry. The leading contacts directory for actors and performers, listing reputable and detail contact information for drama schools, agents, casting directors, theatres and companies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisner's work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisner's techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisner's note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy', Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered 'strange bedfellows'. The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeare's text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare 'properly'. Meisner's main rule is that 'you can't say ouch until you've been pinched': in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisner's tools of 'acting is reacting' to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeare's text.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisners work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisners techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisners note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy, Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered strange bedfellows. The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeares text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare properly. Meisners main rule is that 'you cant say ouch until youve been pinched: in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisners tools of acting is reacting to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeares text. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2026 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Aileen Gonsalves, four new industry interviews with Pooja Ghai, Kate McStraw and Brian Hook, Paul Harvard and Zates Atour, as well as new articles by casting director Richard Evans CDG, acting coach Ken Rea and theatre director Kalungi Ssebandeke.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry. The leading contacts directory for actors and performers, listing reputable and detail contact information for drama schools, agents, casting directors, theatres and companies. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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    Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorAileen Gonsalves is Artistic Director of Butterfly Theatre Company, which specializes in immersive theatre online and in extraordinary spaces. Her expertise is in authentic acting and directing, particularly wit.

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    Paperback. Condition: New. This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2026 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Aileen Gonsalves, four new industry interviews with Pooja Ghai, Kate McStraw and Brian Hook, Paul Harvard and Zates Atour, as well as new articles by casting director Richard Evans CDG, acting coach Ken Rea and theatre director Kalungi Ssebandeke.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.…

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    Hardback. Condition: New. This practical handbook is invaluable for anyone performing, teaching, studying or simply wanting a new way to enjoy Shakespeare. It provides an outline of Meisner's work and legacy, a discussion of that legacy in the light of the enduring global popularity of Shakespeare, and a wealth of practical exercises drawn from Meisner's techniques.Shakespeare writes about the truth in human relationships and human hearts. Sanford Meisner's work unlocks truthful acting. They would seem a perfect match. Yet, following Meisner's note to his actors that 'text is your greatest enemy', Shakespeare and Meisner are often considered 'strange bedfellows'. The rhetorical complexity of Shakespeare's text can often be perceived as rules an actor must learn in order to perform Shakespeare 'properly'. Meisner's main rule is that 'you can't say ouch until you've been pinched': in other words, an actor must genuinely feel something in order to react in a performance which is alive to the moment. This book explores how actors can use Meisner's tools of 'acting is reacting' to discover the infinite freedom within the apparent constraints of Shakespeare's text. …

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