Latinx Actor Training

Latinx Actor Training explores the history and future of Latino/a/x/e actor training practices and approaches, addressing the need for increased representation and empowering a new generation of Latinx actors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Latinx Actor Training presents a comprehensive exploration of the history and future of Latino/a/x/e actor training practices and approaches. This groundbreaking book is a response to the urgent need to address the inequities in academia and the industry, as Latinx representation on stage and screen remains disproportionately low despite the growing population. It seeks to reimagine and restructure the practice of actor training by inviting deep investigation into heritage and identity practices.

Latinx Actor Training features contributions from leading Latinx practitioners and scholars in the United States, offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise. The book covers current and historical acting methodologies, principles, and training, as well as explorations of linguistic identity, casting considerations, and culturally inclusive practices. These contributions aim to empower a new generation of Latinx actors and assist educators in their training.

The book is dedicated to creating career success and championing positive narratives to combat pervasive and damaging stereotypes. It offers culturally inclusive pedagogies that will be invaluable for students, practitioners, and scholars interested in the intersections of Latinx heritage, identity, and actor training.

Latinx Actor Training is a groundbreaking resource that provides a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of Latino/a/x/e actor training. It is a must-read for anyone passionate about promoting diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment industry.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367898595