Liberation of the ActorTemple Lodge, 1992 - 148 pages The artist was once a messenger of the gods. Breathing in, the Greek actor was lifted into a realm of thought and inspiration. And breathing out, the will was strengthened. Can modern actors again become messengers through their own power of description and dramatization? Anyone with an interest in the spoken word, acting, or the future of the theater in general will welcome this book. The author goes beyond simple character study and interpretation to reexamine the forgotten esoteric aspects of acting. Based on Rudolf Steiner's ideas on speech and drama, Bridgmont provides a new basis for the true liberation of actors today. |
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Page 27
... comes to meet us , some kind of obstacle - the will of the runner has to adapt to what comes towards him . He adjusts his stepping and then pushes against the earth , as a personal decision to leap the barrier . Often the performer can ...
... comes to meet us , some kind of obstacle - the will of the runner has to adapt to what comes towards him . He adjusts his stepping and then pushes against the earth , as a personal decision to leap the barrier . Often the performer can ...
Page 62
... comes a time when it must stand by itself . A symphony may bear the name of the composer , and we may respect the composer for what he has created , but it stands by itself as a creation . The composer might even be glad to be rid of it ...
... comes a time when it must stand by itself . A symphony may bear the name of the composer , and we may respect the composer for what he has created , but it stands by itself as a creation . The composer might even be glad to be rid of it ...
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... comes not only from the literal meaning but also from the dynamic flow of the speech . In gibberish there is clearly no absolute meaning , yet expression abounds . You make a series of sounds , perhaps such as to appear that you are ...
... comes not only from the literal meaning but also from the dynamic flow of the speech . In gibberish there is clearly no absolute meaning , yet expression abounds . You make a series of sounds , perhaps such as to appear that you are ...
Contents
The Foundation | 12 |
Effective Speaking in the Theatre | 31 |
The Wind Machine | 49 |
Copyright | |
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