An actor's craft : the art and technique of acting /

An actor's craft : the art and technique of acting /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Krasner, David, 1952-
Imprint:	Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Description:	vii, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Acting. Acting.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8678599

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ISBN:	9780230275522 (hbk.) 0230275524 (hbk.) 9780230275539 (pbk.) 0230275532 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"An Actor's Craft is a handbook for acting students that provides critical approaches and guidance.Speaking passionately about the art of acting, David Krasner illuminates the multifaceted job of an actor. Combining technique with personal examples, he demonstrates how to achieve excellence in performance, how to recognize quality acting, and how to use the technique of acting in an advanced way"--Provided by publisher.

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Introduction: What is Acting?
THE INSTRUMENT, PART ONE: PREPARING MIND AND BODY
Preparation: Relaxation, Concentration, & Breathing
Vocal Dynamics & Vocal Variety
Physical Dynamics: Michael Chekhov, Animal Exercises & Specificity
Personalizing: Sense & Emotion Memory
THE INSTRUMENT, PART TWO: PASSION AND INSPIRATION
Secrets & Sources
Physicalization & Analysis Through Action
Actions & Six Basic Actions
Improvisation & Jazz Acting: "I don't feel it the same way every time"
THE INSTRUMENT, PART THREE: PERFORMING THE ROLE
Living Through & Interstitial Scenes
Lying & Denial
The Role: Psychological Gesture, Homework & Rehearsal
Conclusion.