Style for Actors

by Robert Barton

Book Overview

"Style is a journey from tourist to native. It is living in the world of the play, not just visiting it." - from Chapter One Anyone who has ever struggled with capes, fans, swords, doublets and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874849586
• ISBN13: 9780874849585
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.7" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Inspired, practical and thorough...

This is the best book for "style acting" I have seen. As an acting teacher, I know how hard it is to formulate an approach to acting which resonates with all actors. This book is a rich, detailed approach to many different styles -- from the Greeks to Postmodern -- incorporating movement, costuming, psychology, world view, euphemisms, religion, vocal patterns, statua, and much more. Indispensable!

Barton is king of acting

Style for actors gives the readers and student a clear defintion of what it means to perform in a period, style or manner. Barton clearly defines everything you need to know in order to perform at the height of your ability. HIGHLY RECOMENDED. THIS BOOK RULES.