Dymphna Callery
The Active Text: Unlocking plays through physical theatre
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848421271
- author:
- Dymphna Callery
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Stagecraft
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Discover how to unlock the full potential of scripted plays through physical theatre exercises and rehearsal techniques. Dymphna Callery's comprehensive guide, The Active Text, shows how to apply the principles of physical and devised theatre to scripted plays, leading to a deeper understanding of the play's internal dynamics and a more engaging performance.
Through a range of exercises and techniques, including improvisation, theatre games, and physical exploration, The Active Text helps performers and directors to get inside the words of the play, uncovering the underlying structures and emotions that bring the text to life. With a focus on practical application, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone working with dramatic text.
Packed with a selection of well-known texts and a wealth of practical exercises, The Active Text is an inspirational guide for performers, directors, students, and teachers looking to bring new energy and depth to their work.
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