Thompson, Philip
Experiencing Accents: A Knight-Thompson Speechwork(R) Guide for Acting in Accent
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032324142
- author:
- Thompson, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Tertiary Education (US: College), Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Experiencing Accents: A comprehensive guide to accent acquisition for actors.
This book presents an innovative approach to learning accents, one that dismantles traditional notions and gives actors the tools they need to acquire any accent. The Four Ps - People, Prosody, Posture, and Pronunciation - form the foundation of this systematic method, which builds cultural competence and increases physical and perceptive skills.
Organized into 15 modules, Experiencing Accents is ideal for theatre students in voice, speech, and accents courses, as well as working actors looking to improve their accent work. By following this deliberate and sequential approach, actors can develop a rich variety of applications and achieve meticulously accurate and deeply authentic performances.