Cohen, Robert, 1938-
London New York : Routledge, 2013.
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Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-235) and index.
- Introduction: the actor’s viewpoint — Out of the self — Into the other — Playing character — Playing style — Playing the performance — Acting power: a synthesis.
- This carefully revised 21st Century Edition (re)considers, in the context of today’s field: questions such as ‘should actors act from the inside or the outside?’ and ‘should the actor live the role or present the role?’ contemporary research into communication theory, cybernetics, and cognitive science brilliantly illuminating and witty exercises for solo study and classroom use, and a through-line of useful references to classic plays and penetrating observations about the actor’s art by more than 75 distinguished professional actors and directors. — Publisher’s description.
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