What actors do : advice to the players in seven paradoxes and a manifesto / Mike Alfreds.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alfreds, Mike, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acting--Psychological aspects.

Acting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Nick Hern Books Limited, [2023]

Summary:

Revered theatre director Mike Alfreds explores the wellspring of the actor's craft. Frank, uncompromising and full of sharply focused insights, this book will show you how to generate truthful performances by trusting your inner creativity and remaining radically open, responsive and present in every moment.

Contents:

Title page

Contents

Dedication

Epigraph

Author’s Note

Acknowledgements

Preamble

During a State of Siege

The Situation

Amble : Seven Paradoxes

1. To Be and Not to Be: Actor & Character

2. The Importance of Not Being Earnest: Child & Parent

3. Another Modest Proposal: Actor & Audience

4. The Museum Of Former Life: Knowing & Not Knowing

5. My Character Would Never Do That!: Being & Becoming

6. Mixed Emotions: True & False Feelings

7. The Expedition Into the Unknown: Reaching the Unreachable

Postamble

Summing-Up

Bringing Things Together

The Diderot–Archer Debate

The Craft of Acting

A Single Exercise: Clapping

The Purpose of Theatre

A Manifesto

An Annexe

On Training

A Glossary

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ISBN:

9781788507219

1788507215

OCLC:

1396788379