| Description |
xi, 252 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Believability : the territory and the tools. The divine marriage : combining believable acting with expressive singing ; To become or not to become : using yourself to create a believable character ; Playing in the moment : using improvisation to be believable ; Judgments and trust : improving your concentration -- Creating your character. Neither right nor wrong : making effective interpretive choices ; Your character's universe : analyzing the dramatic structure of music-theater pieces ; Your character's world : fashioning a theme statement ; Your character's heart's desire : fashioning super-objectives ; Motivating your character's actions : fashioning objectives and acting beats ; Your character's inner voice : fashioning subtext and an internal dialogue -- Preparing for performances. Being believable in any role on any stage : heightening ; Getting the part : auditioning ; Getting good : rehearsing ; Delivering a believable character: performing. |
| Subject |
Acting -- Study and teaching.
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Acting -- Study and teaching. |
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Singing -- Instruction and study.
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Singing -- Instruction and study. |
| ISBN |
0195145402 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780195145403 hardcover alkaline paper |
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