Moseley, Nick
Acting and Reacting: Tools for the Modern Actor
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854598035
- author:
- Moseley, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 16mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Acting techniques
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Acting and Reacting Tools for the Modern Actor challenges traditional views of actor training by introducing a new approach that combines different perspectives. Nick Moseley argues that actor training should be tailored to the individual, rather than following established methods.
The book explores techniques such as emotional openness, trust, and acceptance, setting boundaries, and artistic freedom, with a focus on transactional improvisation and other tools for expanding the actor's skill set. It also delves into important topics like inhabiting space, learning to trust the body, and defamiliarization.
With its emphasis on practical exercises and techniques, Acting and Reacting is a valuable resource for both actors and those who train them, offering a fresh perspective on the craft of acting.