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Every time you open your mouth on stage you are trying to persuade somebody of something.Sometimes referred to as the art of persuasion, rhetoric means using language to communicate your ideas and intentions to other people and to make sure you are heard, understood and believed. This clear and concise guide explains how it works in plays, and how actors can use it to bring their performances to life on stage.Drawing on her decades of experience working with actors on major productions, including as Head of Voice at the National Theatre, Jeannette Nelson introduces all the major rhetorical techniques and devices that playwrights use. She offers fascinating breakdowns of dialogue and speeches from across the theatrical canon from Shakespeare and Ibsen, to Tennessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry and Arthur Miller, right up to contemporary playwrights such as Helen Edmundson and Tanika Gupta. Each chapter also includes a series of practical exercises which combine spoken word with physical action to help you explore and understand these techniques, and harness their power in performance.Whether youre an actor, a director or a drama teacher, Keeping It Active will empower you with a greater understanding of the ways that language underpins all dramatic works, and will give you the tools you need to unlock the text, understand characters, connect with the audience, and perform with greater confidence, focus and authenticity.As this excellent book outlines, rhetoric is everywhere. Its not simply in the parliament, the press conference and the court; its in the workplace, the home and the family. Theres no argument, classical or modern, in a play that isnt informed and helped by Jeannettes work Josie Rourke, from her ForewordA great resource for actors and directors Ralph FiennesJeannette Nelsons revelatory relationship to language is, quite simply, life-changing Simon GodwinJeannette taught me so much... I felt like I could persuade anybody to do anything Sophie Okonedo

Como o título anuncia, esta obra disponibiliza para o leitor várias informações importantes sobre todos os filmes da atriz, tais como elenco, direção, trilhas sonoras, data de lançamento etc.

Beth Norvell is the lead performer in a travelling play and brings something new to the western town that attracts a lot of attention towards her. But unfortunately,she finds herself involved in a complicated and scandalous love triangle!Excerpt:"There were nine altogether in the party registering. This number included the manager, who, both on and off the stage, quite successfully impersonated the villaina rather heavy-jawed, middle-aged fellow, of foreign appearance, with coarse, gruff voice; three representatives of the gentler sex; a child of eight, exact species unknown, wrapped up like a mummy; and four males. Beyond doubt the most notable member of the troupe was the comedian "star," Mr. T. Macready Lane, whose well-known cognomen must even now awaken happy histrionic memories throughout the western circuit. The long nights ride from their previous stand, involving as it did two changes of trains, had proven exceedingly wearisome; and the young woman in the rather natty blue toque, the collar of her long gray coat turned up in partial concealment of her face, was so utterly fatigued that she refused to wait for a belated breakfast, and insisted upon being at once directed to her room."

Auditions remain a constant requirement in an actors life, whether beginner or seasoned professional, and the attendant nerves and pressure to succeed in an intensely competitive industry is something that all actors need to learn to negotiate. This guide is aimed at those wishing to undertake in-depth training to develop the physical, vocal, imaginative and emotional skills necessary for a varied career in stage or screen. Offering practical advice, it takes readers through the audition process to the moment of acceptance at a drama school. The second section looks at first steps into the profession and how to prepare confidently for auditions and meetings, whether live or by self-tape, so that actors can meet the professional environment with confident ownership of their skills. Topics covered include: choosing your school; selecting audition material and preparing it; an analysis of a contemporary and a classical speech; the audition cycle and self-taping for video auditions. It also features practical and honest insights from casting directors, industry professionals and recent graduates, as well as up-to-date guidance for online auditions.

Sister Carrie: A Novel Theodore Dreiser - Sister Carrie (1900) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser about a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream by first becoming a mistress to men that she perceives as superior and later as a famous actress.Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all timeAmerican writing, before and after Dreisers time, differed almost as much as biology before and after Darwin, said H. L. Mencken. Sister Carrie, Dreisers great first novel, transformed the conventional fallen woman story into a bold and truly innovative piece of fiction when it appeared in 1900. Naive young Caroline Meeber, a small-town girl seduced by the lure of the modern city, becomes the mistress of a traveling salesman and then of a saloon manager, who elopes with her to New York. Both its subject matter and Dreisers unsparing, nonjudgmental approach made Sister Carrie a controversial book in its time, and the work retains the power to shock readers today.Sister Carrie came to housebound and airless America like a great free Western wind, and to our stuffy domesticity gave us the first fresh air since Mark Twain and Whitman, noted Sinclair Lewis. Dreiser enlarged, willy-nilly, by a kind of historical accident if you will, the range of American literature, observed Robert Penn Warren. [Sister Carrie] is a vivid and absorbing work of art.

This accessible, systematic guide will teach you how to memorise your lines quickly and effectively, and let go of the fear of forgetting them helping you build confidence and focus, and reducing anxiety and stress around auditions, rehearsal and performance.Inside, youll find dozens of tips, tricks and techniques such as Memory Palaces, Mental Maps, Creative Memorisation, Visual Cues and many more, along with exercises and examples to illustrate how they work in practice. Discover how to harness these tools to strengthen your memory, and develop a personalised line-learning strategy that works for you and your acting process one that is easier, faster and more enjoyable.The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and theatremakers, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.

Whether youre applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, its likely youll be required to perform one or more monologues, including a piece from a contemporary play. Its vital to come up with something fresh thats suited both to you in order to allow you to express who you are as a performer and to the specific purposes of the audition.In this book, youll find forty fantastic speeches featuring male roles, all written and premiered since the year 2014, by some of todays most exciting dramatic voices from the UK and USA.Playwrights include Annie Baker, Andrew Bovell, Jez Butterworth, Caryl Churchill, Mark Gatiss, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Anna Jordan, Arinze Kene, Rona Munro and Evan Placey. The plays featured were premiered at leading venues including the National, the Royal Court, the Bush and Hampstead in London, prestigious theatres in Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester, and by renowned companies including Frantic Assembly and Paines Plough.Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James introduces each speech with a user-friendly, bullet-point list of essential things you need to know about the character, and then five inspiring ideas to help you perform the monologue.This book also features a step-by-step guide to the process of selecting and preparing your speech, and approaching the audition itself.Easy-to-use The guidance is perhaps the most thorough I have seen in a monologue bookTeaching Drama on Trilby Jamess first volume of Contemporary MonologuesPlease note that some of the speeches in this volume contain strong language and themes which some readers may find inappropriate.

Three English art students in Paris (Taffy, Laird, and William Bagot alias Little Billee) meet musicians Svengali and Gecko and the artists model and laundress Trilby OFerrall.Trilby is cheerful, kindhearted, bohemian, and completely tone-deaf. Yet despite being off-key, her singing voice nonetheless has an impressive quality. The Englishmen and Trilby become friends. Svengali tries to persuade Trilby to let him train her voice, but she finds him repulsive and even frightening. She and Little Billee fall in love, but his scandalized relatives get her to promise to leave him. She leaves Paris with her little brother, who later dies of scarlet fever. Trilby then falls under Svengalis influence. He hypnotises her and transforms her into a diva, La Svengali. Under his spell, Trilby becomes a talented singer, performing always in an amnesiac trance. Five years later, Little Billee is a famous painter. He, Laird and Taffy recognise Trilby as she performs at a concert. Trilby sings beautifully but does not appear to be in good health. What will happen to Trilby now? Will she and Svengali have a happy ending? Read on!

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsIf youre auditioning for a musical or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application its vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.In this invaluable book, youll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for soprano, mezzosoprano and alto voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does not contain the sheet music itself).The selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown, as well as Next to Normal, Miss Saigon, The Color Purple, Sister Act and Ragtime alongside much-loved classics like The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, and five of Sondheims masterpieces.Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a mustTeaching Drama Magazine on Paul Harvards bestselling book Acting Through Song

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsIf youre auditioning for a musical or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application its vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.In this invaluable book, youll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for tenor/high baritone and baritone/bass voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does not contain the sheet music itself).The selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as Children of Eden and Pippin by Stephen Schwartz, Parade and The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown, as well as Martin Guerre, The Wild Party, Taboo and The Lion King alongside many much-loved classics like Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street, Kiss Me, Kate, and six of Sondheims masterpieces.Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a mustTeaching Drama Magazine on Paul Harvards bestselling book Acting Through Song

In "Hocus Pocus; or The Whole Art of Legerdemain, in Perfection," Henry Dean intricately explores the captivating world of sleight-of-hand and deception. The book weaves together a rich tapestry of practical techniques, detailed illustrations, and engaging anecdotes, reflecting a literary style that marries both scholarly depth and lively narrative. Situated within the broader context of 17th-century literature on magic and performance, Deans work not only serves as a manual for aspiring magicians but also as an insightful commentary on the societal fascination with illusion and artifice during the age of Enlightenment. Henry Dean, a noted figure in the realm of magic and performance arts, emerged in a time when public enchantment with the mysterious was paramount. His background in entertainment informs his thoughtful approach, blending personal experience with a thorough examination of the techniques of legerdemain. Deans exposure to both the theatrical and scientific realms of his era undoubtedly influences his rigorous yet accessible treatment of the subject, allowing readers to appreciate not just the mechanics of magic, but also its cultural implications. For anyone intrigued by the art of illusion, "Hocus Pocus" is an essential read that invites the modern audience to unravel the secrets behind the stage. Deans blend of practical instruction and philosophical inquiry makes this book not only a practical guide for performers but also a thoughtful exploration of the human penchant for wonder and belief in the extraordinary.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

An invaluable guide to the difficult arts of devising plays and directing texts, by one of the UKs leading theatre directors.Throughout a lifetime of experience as an actor for Mike Leigh, founder of Hull Truck, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, and subsequently as a freelance director Mike Bradwell has forged a reputation as a theatrical innovator and risk-taker.This book begins by exploring the process of devising a play by working intensively through character and improvisation with a group of actors. Using A Bed of Roses as an example, a play that he himself devised, Bradwell shows how the actors set about inventing their characters, whether within a pre-determined framework or with no strictures whatsoever. He explores how actors can then grow their character, both through solo work and through interaction with the other characters. He also examines the role of the director in moulding and shaping the individual scenes, the overall action of the play, and the development of the characters within it. The second half of the book describes in detail how the nuanced work involved in devising characters from scratch can be applied to a pre-existing text. Bradwell explains the techniques by which he encourages the actor to take possession of his or her character by investigating or inventing their whole history up to the moment the action begins. Taking as his template Jack Thornes play When You Cure Me, which Bradwell directed at the Bush, he demonstrates the meticulous work on the text that is needed to keep the characters alive and truthful in every moment of the action. All together, Inventing the Truth offers practitioners a unique account of the techniques involved in devising or directing plays to the highest standard. Mike Bradwells previous book The Reluctant Escapologist won the Theatre Book Prize in 2011.There is a special sense of care about a Mike Bradwell production, in dramas that penetrate deeply into the secret corners of the human heartDaily Telegraph Also included in the book, to aid the readers understanding of the process, are the full texts of both A Bed of Roses (Hilariously funny, extremely moving and physically frightening... a small masterpieceTime Out) and Jack Thornes When You Cure Me (Painstakingly honest... acutely observant of the petty rivalries and jealousies that sickness provokes Guardian).

An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.Drawing on a lifetimes experience of playing Shakespearean roles, Oliver Ford Davies offers practical advice to actors, directors and drama students on a wide variety of scenes, characters, speeches and individual lines from almost every one of the plays.The three core sections of Performing Shakespeare take us through the whole process of Preparation, Rehearsal and Performance, preceded by discussions of the Elizabethan actor and Shakespeares language.Also included are revealing interviews with other notable Shakespearean actors including Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Harriet Walter, Simon Russell Beale and Juliet Stevenson.An invaluable guide to those who act and to all those who wish to gain deeper insights into the performance of Shakespeares playsStanley Wells from his Foreword

John Abbott, author of The Improvisation Book, explains how theatre directors at every level can use improvisation in the rehearsal room. Foreword by Mark Rylance.Improvisation can be used as part of the creative process of rehearsing a play. It can be a fabulous tool for exploration and discovery. It can strengthen the actors commitment to their character. And it can create an environment of confidence and spontaneity.Packed with useful exercises and improvisation scenarios, and examples from a wide variety of plays, Improvisation in Rehearsal reveals how improvisation enriches and enlivens the creation of characters, back-stories, relationships, shared histories and emotional lives. The book also demonstrates how improvisation can be used as a powerful tool in the foundation of a strong company, and when searching for the hidden depths and dynamics in a scene.Building on his own experience as an actor, director and teacher, Abbott writes with clarity and an infectious enthusiasm which will motivate directors to try the techniques for themselves. As Mark Rylance says in his Foreword, this book will inspire and delight its readers.

An essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film by a leading teacher of screen acting.For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set.Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges youll face, demystifying the processes youll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your character How to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on set How to deliver your lines and improve your vocal range How to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marks How to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.

Andy Nymans first book, The Golden Rules of Acting, has become a bestseller in the acting world. Now he returns to bring you more priceless nuggets gleaned from more than thirty years in the acting business.This book will help you to... Learn to love auditions and self-tapes (yes, really!) Look after your mental health Deal with success and failure Burst a few bubbles that need bursting Written with the same candid wit as his first book, this is every actors new best friend in handy paperback form. With great humour, wisdom and panache, Andy Nyman presents tasty advice for any actor. He knows that the more rules and craft under your belt, the more daring and original you will be as an artist Glenn CloseAs with the first volume, this book gets to the heart of what being a working actor is about. No faff, no mystery, just practicalities that are always worth being reminded of Martin FreemanOne man shouldnt be so wise and entertaining, but Andy Nyman somehow is. His latest Golden Rules are exactly that and wild fun, to boot. I recommend this book not just to actors, but to anyone who has ever seen an actor act. Nymans insights apply to us allJ.J. Abrams

The vital building blocks of movement training a key sourcebook for actors, directors, students and teachers.In precise detail, Darley sets out the exercises and techniques she developed with her own drama-school students. She deals with the vital building blocks of movement training: awareness, relaxation, tensionparticularly Lecoqs Seven Statesand suspension, before progressing to areas in which she was a pioneer: animal work, contact work, visual spacing, and the relationship between voice and movement.Christian was much more than a teacher, she was an indomitable and extraordinary spirit Anna Maxwell Martin

Forty fantastic male speeches for teenagers, all written since the year 2000, by some of the most exciting and acclaimed writers working today.Whether youre applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, its likely youll be required to perform one or more monologues, including a piece from a contemporary play. Its vital to come up with something fresh thats suited both to you in order to allow you to express who you are as a performer and to the specific purposes of the audition.In this invaluable collection youll find forty speeches by leading contemporary playwrights including Annie Baker, Jez Butterworth, Nadia Fall, Ella Hickson, Arinze Kene, Dawn King, Jessica Swale, Jack Thorne, Enda Walsh and Tom Wells, from plays that were premiered at many of the UKs most famous and respected venues, including the National Theatre, Shakespeares Globe, Manchester Royal Exchange, Royal Court Theatre, Bush Theatre, Traverse Theatre, the Young Vic, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James introduces each speech with a user-friendly, bullet-point list of ten things you need to know about the character, and then five ideas to help you perform the monologue.This book also features a step-by-step guide to the process of selecting and preparing your speech, and approaching the audition itself.Sound practical advice for anyone attending an audition a source of inspiration for teachers and students alikeTeaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

Forty fantastic female speeches for teenagers, all written since the year 2000, by some of the most exciting and acclaimed writers working today. Whether youre applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, its likely youll be required to perform one or more monologues, including a piece from a contemporary play. Its vital to come up with something fresh thats suited both to you in order to allow you to express who you are as a performer and to the specific purposes of the audition. In this invaluable collection youll find forty speeches by leading contemporary playwrights including Andrew Bovell, Nadia Fall, Vivienne Franzmann, James Fritz, Stacey Gregg, Arinze Kene, Cordelia Lynn, Lynn Nottage, Chinonyerem Odimba, Evan Placey, Jessica Swale and Tom Wells, from plays that were premiered at many of the UKs most famous and respected venues, including the National Theatre, Shakespeares Globe, Manchester Royal Exchange, Royal Court Theatre, Bush Theatre, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and VAULT Festival. Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James introduces each speech with a user-friendly, bullet-point list of ten things you need to know about the character, and then five ideas to help you perform the monologue. This book also features an introduction to the process of selecting and preparing your speech, and approaching the audition itself.Sound practical advice for anyone attending an audition a source of inspiration for teachers and students alikeTeaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

An exciting and invaluable collection of audition speeches, all chosen from plays produced by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, spanning more than sixty years as one of the worlds leading companies for young performers.Featuring seventy-five monologues by acclaimed writers such as Zawe Ashton, Moira Buffini, Carol Ann Duffy, Brian Friel, James Fritz, James Graham, Dennis Kelly, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Gbolahan Obisesan, Evan Placey, Sarah Solemani and Jack Thorne, the book offers rich and diverse roles ranging from teens to adults. Each audition speech also comes with invaluable supporting material compiled by NYT Associate Artist Michael Bryher to help you perform the piece to its maximum effect, including: A detailed description of the play that the speech is originally from Contextual information such as whats just happened in the play, where the monologue takes place, to whom the character is talking, and what their motivations are Things to think about when rehearsing and performing the speech The book also provides extensive advice on choosing a speech, working on it and preparing for auditions, plus tips and first-hand insights into the monologues from current NYT members and alumni whove performed them.An ideal resource for actors auditioning for drama school, the NYT or elsewhere, as well as those preparing for showcases or competitions, National Youth Theatre Monologues offers a wide and diverse range of roles, themes and styles meaning youll be able to find the speech thats just right for you.