O'Brien, Nick
Theatre in Practice: A Student's Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032420820
- author:
- O'Brien, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 364
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 x 2 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Tertiary Education (US: College), Science, Medical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Theatre in Practice: A Student's Handbook by Nick O'Brien explores the central practices and key practitioners in theatre. This accessible guide covers a range of topics, including Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud, Lecoq, Berkoff, Bogart, Mitchell and Craig, as well as innovative theatre companies. The book offers a step-by-step approach to developing key skills such as devising, improvising, rehearsing mono/duologues and directing plays. New chapters include contributions from Nick O'Brien and Mikhaela Mahony on key female and global majority practitioners, providing a unique insight into the acting practice of award-winning actress Indira Varma. With its informal tone and wealth of practical exercises, Theatre in Practice is a thorough and imaginative resource for students and teachers. It provides a range of exercises to help you understand theatre through practice, making it an ideal companion for anyone studying or teaching this subject.