Dramatic Text Workbook and Video: Practical Tools for Actors and Directors

The Dramatic Text Workbook and Video is a practical textbook that explores the expressive potential of language and provides practical approaches to each aspect of verbal expression, with the aid of classical and modern scenes and speeches. It includes a revised introduction, updated reading lists, and access to over 90 minutes of online video workshops.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 264 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Dramatic Text Workbook and Video delves into the boundless expressive possibilities of language, empowering actors, directors, and teachers to unlock their full potential on stage and screen. Authored by renowned voice teachers David Carey and Rebecca Clark Carey, this comprehensive textbook offers practical insights on how to blend the power of language with voice, employing classical and contemporary scenes and speeches to illustrate various aspects of verbal expression. Within its chapters, readers will explore:
Sound: Unveiling the rich tapestry of speech sounds and learning how to wield them with heightened expressiveness.
Image: Injecting vitality and specificity into images through your spoken words.
Sense: Concentrating on the most crucial words and phrases in a speech or scene to convey maximum impact.
Rhythm: Delving into the creation and utilization of rhythm in both verse and prose.
Argument: Analyzing the underlying structure and logic of language, unveiling its persuasive power.
In addition to its comprehensive content, this new edition of The Verbal Arts Workbook boasts a revised introduction, updated reading lists, and access to over 90 minutes of online video workshops. These workshops further delve into the key techniques and tactics discussed in the book, providing practical guidance and hands-on practice for aspiring actors, directors, and teachers alike. Whether you seek to enhance your vocal abilities, refine your acting skills, or expand your understanding of language and communication, The Dramatic Text Workbook and Video is an invaluable resource that will empower you to reach new heights of artistic expression.

\n Weight: 328g\n
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350055056\n
Edition number: 2 ed\n