Actioning
- & How to Do It is the indispensable companion to a vital component in every actor's toolkit Actioning is one of the most widely used rehearsal techniques for actors It helps bring clarity to every moment or thought in the text energising rehearsals & bringing performances to life Actioning will enable you to discover & unlock newfound energy range variety & clarity of body & voice by
- Interrogating the text & making initial action verb choices;
- Playing your chosen actions both verbally & physically;
- Maintaining an imaginative & emotional connection with each moment;
- Signposting each thought to your scene partner From the publishers of the internationally successful Actions The Actors' Thesaurus this is the first in-depth exploration of Actioning for student actors those who train them & professionals working in the industry whether they're brand new to the technique or have been practising it for years This step-by-step guide draws on concepts from Stanislavsky using sample scenes from classic plays such as The Seagull & The Importance of Being Earnest as well as contemporary pieces & is filled with exercises to demonstrate the technique at work