Speaking ShakespeareThis text journeys to the heart of speaking and acting Shakespeare. Starting with the givens of speaking verse through to the rehearsal of leading Shakespeare roles from Hamlet, King Lear, Richard III, Macbeth and others, this title unlocks some of the greatest challenges from a playwrite that any actor will encounter. With a mixture of anecdotes and clear instructions starting with the voice and moving on to major textual analysis, this text provides a guide to anyone who wants to start to understand how to act Shakespeare. |
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... releases energy into the lower body . Get on to your hands and knees . Keeping your thighs unclamped , allow your bottom to collapse on to your feet . Release your body over until your head touches the floor . Keep your arms and ...
... releases energy into the lower body . Get on to your hands and knees . Keeping your thighs unclamped , allow your bottom to collapse on to your feet . Release your body over until your head touches the floor . Keep your arms and ...
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... release and their solace , not their horror . They are heightened and alive in their breathing and speaking ; it's very hard to feel alive on a half breath or a locked one . Vocalising the Breath Capacity When the breath has been ...
... release and their solace , not their horror . They are heightened and alive in their breathing and speaking ; it's very hard to feel alive on a half breath or a locked one . Vocalising the Breath Capacity When the breath has been ...
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... release of words into space , you cannot fol- low the psychological journey of a character or penetrate the ... release that will lead him into self - knowledge . • Open the whole of your body to this release : ' oo ' into ' ah ...
... release of words into space , you cannot fol- low the psychological journey of a character or penetrate the ... release that will lead him into self - knowledge . • Open the whole of your body to this release : ' oo ' into ' ah ...
Contents
Foundation Craft | 3 |
The Body | 15 |
The State of Readiness | 23 |
Copyright | |
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