Stage Acting Techniques: a Practical Guide

Stage Acting Techniques is aimed at all practising and would-be actors who wish to develop a comprehensive working knowledge of dramatic skills. It works from the assumption that, although talent cannot be taught, the ability to apply talent successfully and productively can. Topics covered: * Learn how to be real, natural and truthful * Develop the skills to easily interpret the intentions behind the text * Work with other actors to improve personal success * Master the author's unique 'two-brain' technique * Understand the benefits of improvisation * Always be physically limbered, relaxed and expressive on stage * Learn to use your voice effectively and the secret of 'energy' of stage * Always be convincing with characterization * Get laughs in comedy and enjoy acting Shakespearean theatre * Practice all these skills by working on a fictitious play AUTHOR: John Hester trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and has been a working theatre professional and Equity member for twenty-five years. He is an actor, director, tutor, producer and playwright, and has experience in theatre and television. 58 b/w photos