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 47
... character exists from what is spoken . In all of them there is a specific choice of vocabulary , and we cannot ... character , but what he feels and what he says do not necessarily coincide , and we understand him by what he chooses not ...
... character exists from what is spoken . In all of them there is a specific choice of vocabulary , and we cannot ... character , but what he feels and what he says do not necessarily coincide , and we understand him by what he chooses not ...
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... characters live where they find their images . Images are very often extravagant , and we have to find our way in . The images are never just descriptive , they always arise out of a need within the character : we have to observe the ...
... characters live where they find their images . Images are very often extravagant , and we have to find our way in . The images are never just descriptive , they always arise out of a need within the character : we have to observe the ...
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... character ( s ) as you feel right . Move near who you want to be near to . You can move whoever is speaking . This is excellent in that it pin - points the change of thoughts , and how you feel in relation to each character and each ...
... character ( s ) as you feel right . Move near who you want to be near to . You can move whoever is speaking . This is excellent in that it pin - points the change of thoughts , and how you feel in relation to each character and each ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 7 |
Attitudes to Voice and Text | 13 |
Shakespeare | 40 |
Copyright | |
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