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Actions Speak Louder

A Workbook for Actors Exercises include: Imagery . Justifications. Economy Beat-to-Beat.Silent Scenes.Metaphorical.Action.Production Techniques.

Behind the Mask

Discusses the effect of a mask upon the wearer, its use and efficacy, various types of training masks including universal and character masks, half mask, and countermask.




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Scene Study Books

Commedia dell'Arte A Scene Study Book

With a concise history of commedia dell'arte and its characters Arlecchino, Colombina, Brighella, Pantalone, Il Dottore, Il Capitano, Isabella, and Lelio. Includes 20 lazzi (comic bits), 35 scenes, and the play Two Lovers of Verona.

Old Plays

Movement for Period Plays

Describes manners, bows and curtsies, clothing as it affects movement, and basic dance steps for typical dances in each period, including Greek/ Roman, Medieval/ Early Elizabethan/Jacobean, Restoration, 18th Century, Romantic, and Victorian / Edwardian.

Movement for Period Plays Video (optional)

Appendix B video demonstrates bows, curtsies, and basic dance steps: farandole, branle, pavane, galliard, courante, minuet, waltz, and polka.



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