The artist was once a messenger of the gods. Breathing in, the Greek actor was lifted into a realm of thought and inspiration. And breathing out, the will was strengthened. Can modern actors again become messengers through their own power of description and dramatization? Anyone with an interest in the spoken world, acting, or the future of the theatre will welcome this book in which the author goes beyond simple character study and interpretation, as he re-examines the forgotten, esoteric, qualities of acting. Based on Rudolf Steiner's ideas on speech and drama, he provides a new basis for a true liberation of the contemporary actor.
By:
Peter Bridgmont Imprint: Temple Lodge Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 236g ISBN:9780904693331 ISBN 10: 0904693333 Pages: 160 Publication Date:16 October 2001 Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
,
Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print
PETER BRIDGMONT is involved in voice training at the Globe Theatre in London. He has been a professional actor in theatre, films, and on radio and TV. In 1975 he and his wife, Barbara, opened the Chrysalis Theatre Acting School in London.