Laban's Efforts in Action: A Movement Handbook for Actors with Online Video Resources

Understanding your movement as an actor is essential for transformation, and Laban's Efforts provide a practical process to help you create fully present and physically ambitious performances. This book outlines Ewan's process, which explores the Efforts of Action Drive, and includes clear instructions for practical exercises and ways to apply the work in rehearsal, performance, and on set.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 18 October 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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As an actor, the ability to understand and control your movement is paramount to your transformation on stage. By making deliberate physical choices, you can fully and articulately embody different ways of being, allowing you to become someone or something else entirely. Laban's Efforts provide a valuable framework for identifying and making these choices. Through the exploration of one key aspect of Laban's work, the Efforts of Action Drive, this book offers a comprehensive and stage-by-stage working process that has been developed over three decades of working with actors in the studio. Clear instructions for practical exercises are woven throughout, accompanied by exciting ways to apply the work in rehearsal, performance, and on set. By learning and applying Laban's Efforts for yourself, you can unlock your full potential as an actor and bring your performances to new heights.

Furthermore, this book includes comprehensive video and audio resources that allow you to experience the practical work in action, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of Laban's techniques. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting your journey in the world of acting, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enhance their movement skills and achieve greater depth and complexity in their performances. So, take the first step towards your transformation on stage and embrace the power of Laban's Efforts with this comprehensive and practical guide.

\n Weight: 476g\n
Dimension: 240 x 169 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472533241\n \n