Acting and directing Shakespeare's comedies : key lessons / Kevin Otos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Otos, Kevin, author.

Contributor:

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Shakespeare, William.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays--Selections.

Acting.

Physical Description:

xiii, 150 pages ; 20 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.

Summary:

"Outlines a clear, effective process for acting Shakespeare's comedies. Beginning with a discussion of the similarities and differences between acting in Shakespeare's comedies versus acting in contemporary realism, the book lays out core principles to guide the reader through this creative process. The book continues with useful and easy to understand exercises that strengthen the reader's craft. Building off of modern acting methods as well as contemporary Clown, classical Commedia, and verse speaking techniques, the book guides the reader towards interpretive and performance choices that are original, brave, and will help the reader succeed in these plays. Included are clear examples and detailed case studies that illuminate and reenforce these best lessons. This accessible book is for actors, directors, students of Shakespeare, and those who want a fuller, richer awareness of the possibilities within Shakespeare's comedies and a clear, pragmatic process for creating those performances"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

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

ISBN:

9781032227436

1032227435

9781032227429

1032227427

OCLC:

1354524440