On Stage: The Actor's First Experience
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 184
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 184
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This book presents the craft of acting at its most basic level. It is intended for those beginning their career as actors, those needing a refresher on the fundamentals of acting, or those taking an introductory course in acting. The skills we learn on the stage often translate to more than just careers on the stage.
Acting classes study the human condition, which is crucial for those wanting to study medicine, psychology, or sociology. They also enhance communication and presentation skills, which can aid those entering careers in business, law, political science, public relations, marketing, and journalism. The students who utilize this book will obtain the knowledge and skills of the actor’s world allowing them to embrace and enjoy the theatre either in the audience or on the stage.
Preface
Chapter 1 What Is Theatre?
Theatre vs. Theater
Spotlight: Noah Webster
Types of Theaters
Areas of the Stages
Exercise: Hitting Your Mark
Exercise: What Counts on Stage
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 2 The Actor
The Actor
The Body
Exercise: Relaxing the Body
Exercise: Painting the Sky
Pathway of the Breath
Spotlight: Kristin Linklater
Exercise: Finding Your Sound
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 3 The Most Important Person
Team
Trust and Accountability
Exercise: Trust Walk
Exercise: The Moose Is Ready
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 4 Let’s Play
Exploration
Improvisation
Exercise: How to Use a Chair
Exercise: Lip Sync and Dance
Exercise: Open Scenes
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 5 Actor Etiquette
Discipline
Journey
Process
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 6 Creating a Character
Scripts vs. Plays
Text Analysis
Lies
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 7 Creating a Character
Questioning Your Character
Spotlight: Konstantin Stanislavski
Exercise: Character Information Sheet
Exercise: Lists
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 8 Creating a Character
Characters Must Make a Choice
Three Steps to Making a Choice
Visual Verbs
Exercise: Visualize Your Verbs
Exercise: Finding the Rhythm
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 9 Working with a Director
Rehearsal Etiquette
Taking the Note
Spotlight: Hal Prince
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 10 Finalizing Your Performance
Memorization
Visualization
Realization
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 11 How to Be an Audience Member
Theatre Is a Social Event
How to Prepare
Be Responsive and Supportive
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 12 You Have an Audition
Types of Auditions
Choosing the Right Material
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 13 Shaping the Monologue
Cutting a Monologue
Exercise: Character Information Sheet
Exercise: Lists
Exercise: Visualize Your Verbs
Exercise: Finding the Rhythm
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 14 The Art of the Audition
Visualize Your Partner
Cleaning Up Your Audition
Dress to Impress
The First Impression
Exercise: The First Impression
Self-Evaluation
Chapter 15 The Curtain Call
Lasting Impressions
Further Your Experience
Self-Evaluation
Appendix: Scenes and Monologues
Scenes
Male/Female scenes
Key Exchange
The Time of Your Life
Female/Female scenes
Proof
Male/Male scenes
Death of a Salesman
Monologues
Female monologues
Roulette
Male monologues
Amadeus
Bibliography