A handbook of theatre workshops for actors, teachers and directors, by a leader in the field of physical theatre and research

This is a book of theatrical beginnings for actors, teachers and directors. Divided into four parts, from Body through to Voice, Heart and Mind, the book covers all the elements you need to engage in order to train as an actor. The dizzying breadth of exercises and workshops offered here start you off on all the processes; from voice warm-ups and bodywork through to interacting with space and creating characters. Drawing on a plethora of influences, from...

Fifty monologues for men drawn from across the Shakespeare canon. Each is prefaced with an easy-to-use guide to who is speaking, where, when, and to whom; what has just happened in the play; and what the character s objectives are. In fact, it contains everything the actor needs to know before embarking on the audition

Fifty monologues for women drawn from across the Shakespeare canon. Ideal for actors of all ages and experience. Also includes uniquely formatted summarizations to each piece.