Acting (Theatre Concepts Series) [Hardcover]

John Harrop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1992 | ISBN-10: 0415059615 | ISBN-13: 978-0415059619

While all value judgements about the arts are problematical, there does seem to be a special problem with acting. It seems to be the easiest of arts; if an art at all. Moreover the better the technique the easier it seems. This book examines society's conceptions of acting, the language it uses, and the criteria employed to distinguish good acting from bad acting. John Harrop addresses the intellectual problems associated with the idea of acting - distinguishing the actor from the character. He covers the range of contemporary actor training and practice from Stanislavski to the Postmodern, and examines the spiritual and moral purpose of acting within society.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Offering a bridge between the theoretical and the practical, this book is an important contribution to theatre studies." -- Backstage - 11/96 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Phillip B. Zarrilli has been Director of the Asian/Experimental Theatre Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1980. He is also Professor in the Department of Theatre and Drama. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415059615
• ISBN-13: 978-0415059619
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,736,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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