Acting (Theatre Concepts) [Paperback]

John Harrop (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415059623 | ISBN-13: 978-0415059626 | Publication Date: July 21, 1992

John Harrop examines how we think and speak about acting. Addressing himself to the intellectual problems associated with the idea of acting, it covers the range of actor training and practice from Stanislavski to the Post-Modern, and looks at the spiritual and moral purposes of acting within society: its danger and self-sacrifice.

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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

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (July 21, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415059623
• ISBN-13: 978-0415059626
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,927,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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