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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... given that our voice is our sound presence , and is the means by which we commit our private world to the world outside , it is tied up with how we think of ourselves - our self - image- and with the image of ourselves we wish to ...
... given that our voice is our sound presence , and is the means by which we commit our private world to the world outside , it is tied up with how we think of ourselves - our self - image- and with the image of ourselves we wish to ...
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... given room . Yet this presenting must in no way be untrue , external : it is not public in that it is not simply for effect , but there is enjoyment in being articulate — like playing a brilliant game of snooker or tennis ! Even in ...
... given room . Yet this presenting must in no way be untrue , external : it is not public in that it is not simply for effect , but there is enjoyment in being articulate — like playing a brilliant game of snooker or tennis ! Even in ...
Page 56
... given in the space of one . The devoiced consonants ' p ' , ' t ' and ' s ' make it sharp and spitting . The whole line is comfortless . It is awkward to speak . Here the rhythm breaks : ' Doth ' needs stress , and it holds up for a ...
... given in the space of one . The devoiced consonants ' p ' , ' t ' and ' s ' make it sharp and spitting . The whole line is comfortless . It is awkward to speak . Here the rhythm breaks : ' Doth ' needs stress , and it holds up for a ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 7 |
Attitudes to Voice and Text | 13 |
Shakespeare | 40 |
Copyright | |
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