Style for Actors 2nd Edition: A Handbook for Moving Beyond Realism

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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415485738
• ISBN13: 9780415485739
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 335 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.8"

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.