An Acrobat of the Heart: A Physical Approach to Acting Inspired by the Work of Jerzy Grotowski
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0375706720 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Best of all, the book is a useful guide for an actor's daily work in the studio."--Anne Bogart, director"An indispensable book for anyone studying modern theater--. Stephen Wangh is a master teacher."--Moisés Kaufman, playwright . "Stephen Wangh is a wonderful acting teacher--. He has distilled his life's study of the actor's body in the creative act into a practical journey for the reader--
"As an actor, I highly recommend this book" according to David S.. As an actor, I highly recommend this book about one of the most unique acting coaches of our time. So much interesting insights into the world of acting and the motivation that drives a character. Well done, After reading this book, I wish that I had met him. I keep this book as a reference, and open it . "A Must Have for Any Actor or Singer" according to singsingsing. I have searched for a book like this for years. A vivid and detailed account of Polish acting coach Grotowski's physical process for actors and singers.. "Relax and Enjoy the Stage" according to Amazon Customer. This is really great in teaching relaxation techniques. It makes the point that acting involves the whole person and you act about as well as you feel. Relationships with other actors are extremely important, and your knowledge of yourself, including your flaws of character is also key to performing well
"The actor will do, in public, what is considered impossible." When the renowned Polish director Jerzy Grotowski began his 1967 American workshop with these words, his students were stunned. Wangh's students give candid descriptions of their struggles and breakthroughs, demonstrating how to transform these remarkable lessons into a personal journey of artistic growth. Drawing on Grotowski's insights and on the work of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and others, Wangh bridges the gap between rigorous physical training and practical scene and character technique. But within four weeks they themselves had experienced the "impossible."In An Acrobat of the Heart, teacher-director-playwright Stephen Wangh reveals how Jerzy Grotowski's physical exercises can open a pathway to the actor's inner creativity. Courageous and compelling, An Acrobat of the Heart is an invaluable resource for actors, directors, and