Rehearsing Shakespeare: Ways of Approaching Shakespeare in Practice for Actors, Directors and Trainers

Rehearsing Shakespeare provides a comprehensive guide to practice in rehearsals and workshops for actors, directors, and trainers, exploring the roots and development of modern-day approaches to Shakespeare and applying verse analysis to practical work. It features carefully tested acting exercises and case studies from the authors own work and the work of others, offering practical approaches to cutting and editing and the core challenges of any Shakespearian play.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rehearsing Shakespeare is a comprehensive guide that provides valuable insights and practical exercises for actors, directors, and trainers in both the UK and global contexts. This book delves into the origins and evolution of contemporary approaches to Shakespearean plays, employing verse analysis to enhance practical work at various levels, from drama students to seasoned professionals in prominent international theaters. At the core of this publication lies a series of meticulously crafted acting exercises, collaboratively workshopped with accomplished actors and drama students from across the globe
world, both in English and in translation. Through a series of case studies drawn from the authors' own work and the contributions of others, the book explores the intricate relationship between acting and directing, as well as their interplay with design and other forms of artistic collaboration in the production of Shakespearean plays.

This resource is an invaluable asset for students and educators enrolled in acting and directing courses, as well as drama and English literature students at all levels. It offers practical approaches to cutting and editing, as well as tackling the fundamental challenges inherent in any Shakespearean play. Whether you are a novice actor embarking on your Shakespearean journey or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your skills, Rehearsing Shakespeare provides valuable guidance and practical tools to enhance your performance and understanding of the Bard's works.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138391215