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Instant Shakespeare Louis Fantasia

Instant Shakespeare By Louis Fantasia

Instant Shakespeare by Louis Fantasia

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This book demystifies the Bard and allows for performance of his plays in clear, fresh, and unpretentious ways.

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Instant Shakespeare: A Proven Technique for Actors, Directors, and Teachers by Louis Fantasia

Allows performers, directors, and teachers of all cultures and levels to demystify Shakespeare and perform his texts in ways that are clear, fresh, and unpretentious.

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Persuasive and interesting. -- Michael York
Accessible to novices...and refreshing for veterans who enjoy viewing familiar matter from a novel perspective. * CHOICE *
It is difficult to recall the last book that offered as much. * Foreword Reviews *
This is a great book! Louis Fantasia makes Shakespeare (and all performing) as easy as Antony, Beatrice, Cleopatra! -- Joan Van Ark
Louis Fantasia's lively guide is a manifesto of liberation for Shakespeare fans. -- Camille Paglia, University Professor and Professor of Humanities, University of the Arts, Philadelphia
Louis Fantasia knows his Shakespeare, and knows how to make Shakespeare come alive in the theatre. -- Anthony B. Dawson, former president, Shakespeare Association of America
The best that can be said for this book is, 'Try it'.... THIS BOOK WORKS! * Shakespeare Newsletter *
Engaging and useful...particularly valuable to teachers. * Shakespeare Magazine *

Table of Contents

Part 1 Prelude: Banging at Swords 3 Part 2 Introduction: The Absence of Presence 11 Part 3 PART ONE: PRE-PERFORMANCE- INSTANT SHAKESPEARE! Chapter 4 Know What the Words Really Mean- Dialogue 19 Chapter 5 The Histrionic Sensibility 39 Chapter 6 Whose Frog is it Anyway? 44 Chapter 7 Excercise Monologues 47 Chapter 9 Know the Rhythm and Sense of the Line- Character 63 Chapter 10 Know What the Play is About- The Central Event 78 Part 11 Interlude: More Banging at Swords: Encounters at Shakespeare's Globe, 1981-1997 95 Part 12 PART TWO: ASPECTS OF PERFORMANCE Chapter 13 Transitions from reading to Performance 107 Chapter 14 Scenes for Excercises 113 Chapter 15 Aspects of Performance: Breath and Impulse 120 Chapter 16 Aspects of Performance: A Practical Study of the Breath 128 Chapter 17 Isabella's Voice 142 Chapter 18 The Ephemeral Nature of the Theatrical Event 154 Chapter 19 A Philosophy of Training and Performance 161 Chapter 20 Presence and the Ontological Sensibility 172 Part 21 Epilogue: Still Banging at Swords- Optional Authenticity and Shakespeare's Globe, 1997-2001 187 Part 22 Acknowledgments 197 Part 23 A Note on Sources 199 Part 24 Index 203

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CIN1566634326G
9781566634328
1566634326
Instant Shakespeare: A Proven Technique for Actors, Directors, and Teachers by Louis Fantasia
Louis Fantasia
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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