Toward a general theory of acting : cognitive science and performance / John Lutterbie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lutterbie, John Harry, 1948-

Series:

Cognitive studies in literature and performance

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acting--Philosophy.

Acting.

Physical Description:

x, 269 pages ; 22 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Summary:

"Toward a General Theory of Acting explores the actors art through the lens of Dynamic Systems Theory and recent findings in the Cognitive Sciences. An analysis of different theories of acting in the West from Stanislavski to Lecoq is followed by an in depth discussion of technique, improvisation, and creating a score. In the final chapter, the focus shifts to how these three are interwoven when the actor steps in front of an audience, whether performing realist, non-realist, or postdramatic theatre. Far from using the sciences to reduce acting to a formula, Lutterbie celebrates the mystery of the creative process"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The language of acting

Theatre and dynamic systems theory

The actor's tools

Technique

Improvisation

The actor's score

In performance.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230113350

0230113354

OCLC:

682891256