Acting and Directing Shakespeare's Comedies: Key Lessons

Acting and Directing Shakespeares Comedies: Key Lessons provides a clear and effective process for acting Shakespeare's comedies, building off modern acting methods and contemporary clown, classical Commedia, and verse-speaking techniques. It includes examples and case studies to help the reader understand and create original and entertaining performances.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Acting and Directing Shakespeares Comedies: Key Lessons offers a comprehensive and practical guide for performing Shakespeare's comedies. This insightful book delves into fundamental principles and engaging exercises that enhance the reader's comprehension, interpretation, and execution of Shakespeare's comedic design. By drawing upon modern acting techniques, contemporary clowning, classical Commedia, and verse-speaking techniques, the author provides guidance for making original, justified, and entertaining interpretive and performance choices. Clear examples and detailed case studies are included to illustrate and reinforce these key lessons, making the content accessible to actors, directors, students of Shakespeare, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the possibilities within Shakespeare's comedies and a practical approach to creating compelling performances.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032227429