O'Brien, Nick

Theatre in Practice: A Student's Handbook

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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
£50.27

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.

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