Movement for Actors ~ Paperback

In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. Included in this new edition are chapters covering: Stage combat Yoga for actors Martial arts Body-mind centering Authentic movement Bartenieff fundamentals Grotowski-based movement Those who want to pursue serious training will be able to consult the appendix for listings of the best teachers and schools in the country. This inspiring collection is a must-read for all actors, directors, and teachers of theater looking for stimulation and new approaches. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.Author BiographyNicole Potter served as a senior editor at Allworth Press and as an adjunct professor in the theater department of Marymount Manhattan College. She edited numerous theater, film, and art publications and wrote for film magazines, including "Films in Review" and "The Perfect Vision." Her performance background included appearances in film and television, as well as ten years as a member of The Irondale Ensemble, during which time she had the leading roles in both premiere works and in productions of classics. She lived in the New York City area and died in 2013. Mary Fleischer is a professor of theatre arts at Marymount Manhattan College. She holds a PhD in Theatre from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and her interdisciplinary interests have generated performance and scholarship projects, including her book "Embodied Texts: Symbolist Playwright-Dancer Collaborations." She lives in New York City. Barbara Adrian is a professor of theatre arts at Marymount Manhattan College, teaching voice, speech, and movement for the actor. She is an associate artist with the Off-Broadway theatre company New York Classical Theatre. She also coaches professional actors for television, film, and stage. She has coached productions directed by such notables as Robert Brustein, David Rabe, Elisabeth Swados, Tina Landau, and Stephen Burdman. She is the author of "Actor Training the Laban Way: An Integrated Approach to Voice, Speech, and Movement" (Allworth Press), holds an MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College and is a CMA in Laban Movement Analysis. She lives in New York City. Movement for Actors Release Date Australia: November 24th, 2016