Stage Combat Arts: An Integrated Approach to Acting, Voice and Text Work + Video

By Christopher DuVal

The art of armed and unarmed stage combat thrills actors and audiences alike the world over. This book details many of the foundational techniques used by actors studying stage combat and actor-movement disciplines. A variety of specific training exercises are described that connect the actor's imagination to a cohesive and meaningful actor-training curriculum - integrating stage combat with the actor's process of developing a fully embodied awareness of the physical life of the character.

Developing physical awareness and dexterity is an essential component of an actor's training and rehearsal processes. Engagement, connection, the ability to listen and respond with authenticity, clarity, flexibility, intentionality, tactical response, variety are all helpful aspects for the actor studying combat movement.

With practical exercises and expert advice, Stage Combat Arts

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472526651
• ISBN13: 9781472526656
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.4"