Way of the Actor

by Brian Bates

Book Overview

For thousands of years, in traditional societies around the world, actors were seen as the guardians of intuitive wisdom, and the way of the actor was a path to knowledge and power. Brian Bates believes that this is still the case today--that actors and actresses fulfill an important function in our culture as modern-day seers and shamans. He portrays the actor as a creator of visions who transports spectators out of their habitual ways of being and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877734410
• ISBN13: 9780877734413
• Release Date: April 1988
• Publisher: Shambhala Publications
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Perspectives on the art of acting

This is a valuable book for all the interviews and observations made by people who have worked and are working in the theatre. Their perspectives on the meaning and significance of acting as well as insights into their methodology are challenging and enlightening. Although not a "how to" book, the applications to one's art as well as "craft" are there for those who are already immersed in the theatrical process and open to "new" perspectives or even validation of one's existing views. For those not working in the theatre but fulfilling the necessary role of audience, and thus co-creators of the theatrical moment, the author gives a valuable insight into exactly what is happening in that space of time.

Acting in white satin

A Rare book of acting in white satin Acting that never reach the end. Book that will tell you Where others try to tell you but they cannot defend... But this book makes you feel that what you want to be , you'll be in the end... feel acting , dream acting, taste acting & smell acting The real passion .... Very deep & dream,

For actors and shamans alike

Dr. Bates paints a fascinating picture of actors as modern day shamans, and interviewed many actors, including Sir Lawrence Olivier, in the process. This is a must read for all serious actors, and for anyone interested in shamanic practices, it will also be very interesting.