Acting techniques

No one has had a greater influence on acting as we know it than Stanislavski.

No one has had a greater influence on acting as we know it than Stanislavski.

What are the key elements that go into creating a work of art for the stage?

What are the key elements that go into creating a work of art for the stage?

This international collection brings together scientists, scholars and artist-researchers to explore the cognition of memory through the performing arts and examine artistic strategies that target cognitive processes of memory.

This international collection brings together scientists, scholars and artist-researchers to explore the cognition of memory through the performing arts and examine artistic strategies that target cognitive processes of memory.

In the heat of renaissance Italy two houses are at war.

In the heat of renaissance Italy two houses are at war.

Patsy Rodenburg explores how we speak, what we speak and the impact of the spoken word.

This practical book with illustrations links Alexander technique to acting, dancing and singing by the trainer of performers on The Lion King

The Alexander Technique is a method of physical relaxation that reduces tension and strain throughout the body.

This practical book with illustrations links Alexander technique to acting, dancing and singing by the trainer of performers on The Lion King

The Alexander Technique is a method of physical relaxation that reduces tension and strain throughout the body.

'A small jewel of a book, a knowleageable introduction to bothStanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of hiswritings' Theatre Journal'.

'A small jewel of a book, a knowleageable introduction to bothStanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of hiswritings' Theatre Journal'.

A rare insider's account of the true story behind the development of the famous Stanislavski method.

A rare insider's account of the true story behind the development of the famous Stanislavski method.

'Once you start working with someone like Litz you don't ever want to stop if you can help it' - Vanessa Redgrave

Litz Pisk was widely regarded as the most influential teacher of modern theatre movement of the 20th Century.

'Once you start working with someone like Litz you don't ever want to stop if you can help it' - Vanessa Redgrave

Litz Pisk was widely regarded as the most influential teacher of modern theatre movement of the 20th Century.

Mastering the Shakespeare Audition is a handbook for actors of all ages and experience, whether auditioning for a professional role or a place in drama school.

Mastering the Shakespeare Audition is a handbook for actors of all ages and experience, whether auditioning for a professional role or a place in drama school.

Arden Performance Editions are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance.

Arden Performance Editions are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance.

'I wish I had copies like this at Drama School.

'I wish I had copies like this at Drama School.

A 2021 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleThe culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.

A 2021 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleThe culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.

Patsy Rodenburg explores how we speak, what we speak and the impact of the spoken word.

This is the first textbook designed for students, practitioners and scholars of the performing arts who are curious about the power of the cognitive sciences to throw light on the processes of performance.

This is the first textbook designed for students, practitioners and scholars of the performing arts who are curious about the power of the cognitive sciences to throw light on the processes of performance.

The core goal of Directing Screen Performances is to teach aspiring directors how to prepare and work with actors.

The first collection of its kind to bring together scholarly and practitioner perspectives, this book analyses the experiences, skills and techniques of actors when working on television.

The first collection of its kind to bring together scholarly and practitioner perspectives, this book analyses the experiences, skills and techniques of actors when working on television.

The young Prince Hamlet, returning from university, finds his Kingdom in disarray: 'something is rotten in the state of Denmark'.

The young Prince Hamlet, returning from university, finds his Kingdom in disarray: 'something is rotten in the state of Denmark'.

For the first time, the world-renowned Arden Shakespeare is producing Performance Editions, aimed specifically for use in the rehearsal room.

For the first time, the world-renowned Arden Shakespeare is producing Performance Editions, aimed specifically for use in the rehearsal room.

In Performing Opera: A Practical Guide for Singers and Directors Michael Ewans provides a detailed and practical workbook to performing many of the most commonly produced operas.

In Performing Opera: A Practical Guide for Singers and Directors Michael Ewans provides a detailed and practical workbook to performing many of the most commonly produced operas.

Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Men aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actors of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.

Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Men aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actors of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.

Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Women aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actresses of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.

Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Women aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actresses of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.

The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban.

The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban.

A warm, wise and funny guide to life from one of Britain's best-loved actors: perfect for all film lovers Readers love Blowing the Bloody Doors Off:'Michael had me feeling nostalgic, brought a tear to my eyes and made me laugh out loud.

First published in 1910, "e;Home Fun"e; is a guide to entertaining guests in your own home, with chapters on everything from holding amateur performances and odd experiments, to indoor fireworks, parlour games, and beyond!

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the breathing techniques employed by singers and public speakers.

From the late 1940s to the early '60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About Eve, and Clash by Night.

From one of the most celebrated actors of the stage and screen comes this book on the craft of acting.

A practical guide to the principles of teaching and learning movement, this book instructs the actor on how to train the body to become a medium of expression.