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The Actor Speaks: Voice and the Performer (Performance Books)
£15.40
Beginning with what every first-year acting student faces in class and ending with what leading professional actors must achieve every night on the three stages of the Royal National Theatre, Patsy Rodenburg’s celebrated work as one of the world’s foremost voice and acting coaches is fully revealed in this thoughtful and inspirational book about the process of acting. Through a seven-step process, she takes the actor through an intensive voice and speech workshop tackling the vexing problems faced in rehearsal and on stage: breathing and relaxation; vocal range and power, communication with other actors and the audience; integrating movement, singing and speaking; deciphering and animating a text; adjusting voice to different size stages and auditoria; working in mediums beyond the stage; sustaining a performance through an entire evening and a long run and identifying and overcoming the countless potential problems that face every performer who works in front of an audience.”The Actor Speaks is a stimulating read and an invaluable reference for all actors …a landmark book” (The Stage)
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Additional information
| Publisher | Methuen Drama, New edition (7 May 1998) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0413700305 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0413700308 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.37 x 21.59 cm |
by J. Richardson
If I could only afford to get one Rodenburg, this one would be it for me it has a bit of everything in it, voice, text the lot. essential reading for any actor, teacher.
by Mrs J H Wightman
Great present for would be actor
by carol jappy
Great
by Mrs. Sabine Rohdepatterson
This is a very useful book for any drama student at a reasonable price. It helps prepare and review practical classses as well as allows for self-study in areas of interest.
by Paul Cairns
as described
by Joefish
This is an incredibly comprehensive guide from a voice authority. It follows a logical progression throughout the book with exercises for every aspect of vocal work, and is written clearly, concisely, and with obvious passion. The information contained is incredibly relevant. It’s my bible.
by lorenzo
Very educational.
by Capitan N
This book explains how voice can be an influential factor while talking, teaching. Change of voice brings the listeners attention to speaker. I found the book very helpful.