"This book vividly captures vital and imaginative lessons from one of
the most influential and joyous traditions of contemporary actor
training. Any actor or teacher, who is devoted to the transformational
power of the theatre, will want to return to these pages again and
again, finding in them not only the work to be done, but also the
inspiration to do it."
James Bundy - Dean, Yale School of Drama; Artistic Director, Yale
Repertory Theatre
Movement training techniques allow actors to acquire the physical body
language and non-verbal skills to clearly express the ideas and emotions
of their characters. The techniques contained in this book help actors
to develop awareness of their own natural posture, walk and rhythm,
release the physical imagination and transform into the characters they
are portraying, on stage, in film or on television.
Movement Training for Actors provides a practical workbook approach to
the core fundamentals of movement, fusing together the work of the key
practitioners: Sigurd Leeder, Kurt Jooss, Rudolf Laban, Trish Arnold,
Litz Pisk, F. M. Alexander, Moshé Feldenkrais, Jerzy Growtowski, Jacques
Lecoq and Belinda Quirey. Chapters include Games, Pure Movement,
Historical Dance, Acrobatics and Animal Study.
The book is illustrated with photographs throughout and contains a DVD
featuring over an hour of movement exercises further demonstrating the
techniques.
Movement Training for Actors is a masterclass on movement written by
experienced coach, Jackie Snow and a culmination of her many years of
teaching and coaching professionals. The highly practical approach will
suit actors of all abilities as well as serving as an inspirational
teaching guide.
