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PublisherApplause Books

ISBN-101557836663

ISBN-139781557836663

eBay Product ID (ePID)63756147

Product Key Features

Book TitleWill Power : How to Act Shakespeare in 21 Days

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicTheater / General, Shakespeare, Acting & Auditioning

IllustratorYes

GenreDrama, Performing Arts

AuthorJohn Basil

Book SeriesApplause Bks.

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight19.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-010960

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal792.9/5

Synopsis"Actor, director, producer, and teacher Basil (cofounder, American Globe Theatre) offers a three-week course that demystifies the English playwright and prepares actors to play Shakespearean roles with confidence. ...his practical instructions should benefit both students and working actors." - Library Journal , starred review, Thousands of young people set their sights on becoming professional actors each year, hoping to get a foot in the door with a solid resume built in high school, college, and local theatre company productions. But competition for parts is fierce, and no list of credits is complete without competency in the classical works of Shakespeare. Will Power guides both professional actors and aspirants through a lively 21-day rehearsal process leading up to the day of an actual audition or performance. Actors need never again be confused about where to begin or how to follow through when developing a Shakespearean role. Clear stepping stones have been laid out before them-by Shakespeare himself. Even seasoned actors, familiar with verse, are fascinated when they learn about the acting clues and stage directions embedded in the original First Folio text of Shakespeare's work, in the form of particular punctuation, capitalized letters, and spelling. Putting actors on their feet in dynamic and fun rehearsals, this practical guide helps them develop the 7 Cs of acting: commitment, concentration, conditioning, control, confidence, courage, and clarity while also demystifying how to perform these these magnificently crafted plays., A comprehensive guide to everything the aspiring actor needs to know about acting Shakespeare. This volume provides a 21-day rehearsal course that teaches actors how to read, digest, and utilise the clues and stages directions that Shakespeare himself provided in his "First Folio" texts., Every year thousands of people set their sights on becoming professional actors, but competition is fierce. One excellent way to get ahead is to have a thorough knowledge of the works of William Shakespeare. "Will Power" is a comprehensive guide to everything the aspiring actor needs to know about acting Shakespeare. With a lively and informative approach, this volume provides a unique 21-day rehearsal course that teaches actors how to read, digest, and utilise the clues and stages directions that Shakespeare himself provided in his "First Folio" texts. Actors need never again be worried about creating and developing the perfect Shakespearian role., "Actor, director, producer, and teacher Basil (cofounder, American Globe Theatre) offers a three-week course that demystifies the English playwright and prepares actors to play Shakespearean roles with confidence. ...his practical instructions should benefit both students and working actors." -Library Journal, starred review

LC Classification NumberPR3091.B374 2006