Unearthing Shakespeare : embodied performance and the Globe / Valerie Clayman Pye.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pye, Valerie Clayman, author.

Contributor:

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Fund.

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Dramatic production.

Shakespeare, William.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Globe Theatre (London, England : 1599-1644).

Theater--England--London--History.

Theater.

England--London.

History.

Physical Description:

xvii, 219 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

What can the Globe Theatre tell us about performing Shakespeare? Unearthing Shakespeare is the first book to consider what the Globe, today's replica of Shakespeare's theatre, can contribute to a practical understanding of Shakespeare's plays. Valerie Clayman Pye reconsiders the material evidence of Early Modern theatre-making, presenting clear, accessible discussions of historical theatre practice; stages and staging; and the relationship between actor and audience. She relays this into a series of training exercises for actors at all levels. From "Shakesball" and Telescoping" to Elliptical Energy Training and The Radiating Box, this is a rich set of resources for anyone looking to tackle Shakespeare with authenticity and confidence. Book jacket.

Contents:

Shakespeare's theatrical culture

Examining the Globe

Understanding the text

Creating character

Part two. Actuating practice

Activating the body

Awakening the listener

Energizing the language

Expanding the fiction

Developing and playing the Shakespeare score

Rehearsing the part

Afterword

Appendix A: Exercises for the classroom

Appendix B: Exercises for rehearsal

appendix C: Exercises for solo practice.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Horace Howard Furness Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781138670259

1138670251

9781138670273

1138670278

OCLC:

957388352