Polatin, Betsy

The Actor'S Secret: Techniques for Transforming Habitual Patterns and Improving Performance

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ISBN 13:: 9781583946824
author:: Polatin, Betsy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23.2 x 17.6 x 1.6 cm
Genre:: Health, Family & Lifestyle,
Condition:: New
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The Actor's Secret Techniques for Transforming Habitual Patterns and Improving Performance by Betsy Polatin offers a revolutionary approach to acting training. This comprehensive guide combines the principles of the Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, and Breathing Coordination to help actors reduce performance anxiety and stress, improve stage presence, and restore well-being. By exploring these three kinesthetic disciplines, actors can lead to profound change and healing through body-mind reeducation. The book provides a practical method for self-improvement and neuromuscular reeducation, with over 100 instructive photos to support the exercises. Part I explains the principles of each technique in detail, while Parts II and III present explorations and exercises that draw on elements of the three methods. Developed by Betsy Polatin, a movement specialist and master lecturer at Boston University's College of Fine Arts, this book provides actors with simple tools for exploring their acting work. The focus is on "non-doing," offering a unique approach to acting training that sets it apart from other self-help books.

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