Acting Games for Individual Performers: A Comprehensive Workbook of 110 Acting Exercises (Paperback)

by Gavin Levy (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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Grade 9 Up—Some of the exercises in this diverse collection rely on specific events (going to the dentist, having a broken heart), some are to be practiced daily for an extended period of time (keeping a journal), and some can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Many ask students to watch clips from movies. Each exercise has questions for actors to ask themselves and different variations of completing it, and states the purpose behind it. The book is divided into 21 acting elements (improv, physical, emotional recall, vocal, characterization, imagination, etc.) with three to six exercises in each one. Unlike older acting-games books on the market, this one utilizes a multimedia approach and is not geared toward group rehearsal.—Terrilyn Fleming, Colby Public Schools, KS
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Product Description
A student actor or professional performer will use this book again and again for self-discovery exercises designed to enhance acting skills. It is a "doing" book which challenges the actor with every exercise. It is a superb text that is both functional and inspirational.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Pub (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566081467
• ISBN-13: 978-1566081467
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #453,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for teachers, November 11, 2007

By	M.G. Longoria - See all my reviews

This is an excellent tool for aspiring actors as well as wonderful resource for drama teachers. This book has a myriad of ideas; other disciplines such as language arts will also find a wealth of activities to spice up lesson plans. Students who may be shy about performing alone will find Levy's games motivating and inspiring. This is an excellent supplement to any theater arts program.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good individual games, May 19, 2008

By	T. Fleming "piggydiva" (Western Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This collection of 110 acting exercises would be appropriate for beginning actors grades 9-12. Some exercises rely on specific events in order to practice them (going to the dentist, having a broken heart). Some exercises are to be practiced daily for an extended period of time (keeping a journal), and some can be accomplished in a just a few minutes. Many of the exercises ask the actor to watch clips from movies.

Each exercise presented has questions for the actor to ask himself, different variations of completing the exercise (allowing the exercise to have more than one life), and states the purpose of the exercise. The book is divided into 21 acting elements (improv, physical, emotional recall, vocal, characterization, imagination, etc.) with 3-6 exercises in each element.

Unlike older acting games books on the market, this one utilizes a multi-media approach and is not geared toward group rehearsal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, November 16, 2007

By	JanetJ "atlantalady" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent resource not only for drama coaches and teachers but for teachers of language arts. The exercises are adaptable for many age groups. Wonderful if you are looking for ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom as well. Great read!