The Actor and His TextThis book sets out to apply the methods of voice production directly and practically to the speaking of text. Specifically, it addresses the problem of how to infuse life and meaning into words that are first encountered on the printed page. |
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Page 129
... beginning . Each individual thought throughout , both refers back to the beginning , and takes us further towards the end . So in a very real sense the end is in the beginning and the beginning in the end . The speech covers both ...
... beginning . Each individual thought throughout , both refers back to the beginning , and takes us further towards the end . So in a very real sense the end is in the beginning and the beginning in the end . The speech covers both ...
Page 228
... beginning give us the sense of unease of a country on guard against invasion , but also a more particular sense of their own fear as if they are watching with their whole bodies . We are also made to question what is real and what is ...
... beginning give us the sense of unease of a country on guard against invasion , but also a more particular sense of their own fear as if they are watching with their whole bodies . We are also made to question what is real and what is ...
Page 237
... beginning , and ends with the emotive two lines ; Return thee therefore with a flood of tears , And wash away thy Country's stained spots . The second speech drops at the beginning in order that the argument can be presented reasonably ...
... beginning , and ends with the emotive two lines ; Return thee therefore with a flood of tears , And wash away thy Country's stained spots . The second speech drops at the beginning in order that the argument can be presented reasonably ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 7 |
Attitudes to Voice and Text | 13 |
Shakespeare | 40 |
Copyright | |
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