Acting For Singers

Author : David F. Ostwald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199881839
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting for Singers written by David F. Ostwald and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to meet the needs of thousands of students and pre-professional singers participating in production workshops and classes in opera and musical theater, Acting for Singers leads singing performers step by step from the studio or classroom through audition and rehearsals to a successful performance. Using a clear, systematic, positive approach, this practical guide explains how to analyze a script or libretto, shows how to develop a character building on material in the score, and gives the singing performer the tools to act believably. More than just a "how-to" acting book, however, Acting for Singers also addresses the problems of concentration, trust, projection, communication, and the self-doubt that often afflicts singers pursuing the goal of believable performance. Part I establishes the basic principles of acting and singing together, and teaches the reader how to improvise as a key tool to explore and develop characters. Part II teaches the singer how to analyze theatrical work for rehearsing and performing. Using concrete examples from Carmen and West Side Story, and imaginative exercises following each chapter, this text teaches all singers how to be effective singing actors.

Author : David Ostwald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195145402
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting for Singers written by David Ostwald and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-07 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to analyse a script of libretto, shows how to develop a character building on material in the score, and gives the singing performer the tools to act believably. This book addresses the problems of concenration, trust, and projection, among others, and includes concrete examples from opera and musical theatre.

Author : David F. Ostwald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780198033257
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting for Singers written by David F. Ostwald and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to meet the needs of thousands of students and pre-professional singers participating in production workshops and classes in opera and musical theater, Acting for Singers leads singing performers step by step from the studio or classroom through audition and rehearsals to a successful performance. Using a clear, systematic, positive approach, this practical guide explains how to analyze a script or libretto, shows how to develop a character building on material in the score, and gives the singing performer the tools to act believably. More than just a "how-to" acting book, however, Acting for Singers also addresses the problems of concentration, trust, projection, communication, and the self-doubt that often afflicts singers pursuing the goal of believable performance. Part I establishes the basic principles of acting and singing together, and teaches the reader how to improvise as a key tool to explore and develop characters. Part II teaches the singer how to analyze theatrical work for rehearsing and performing. Using concrete examples from Carmen and West Side Story, and imaginative exercises following each chapter, this text teaches all singers how to be effective singing actors.

Author : Mark Ross Clark
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253109396
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera written by Mark Ross Clark and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... a remarkable collection of observations and reflections on past experiences by many excellent artists and teachers that will doubtless help... those interested in creating 'opera magic.'" -- Tito Capobianco Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera is designed for use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers. Drawing on years of research, teaching, and performing, Mark Ross Clark provides an overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor, encouraging the student's active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of opera performance, creating synergies among vocal performance, character development, facial expression, and movement on the stage. The book presents important information about stagecraft, characterization, posture, historical styles, performance anxiety, aria, and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with performers, directors, conductors, coaches, composers, and teachers offer insights and advice, allowing the reader to "meet the artists." An appendix by postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students, teachers, professionals, and general readers alike.

Author : David Craig
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781557833952
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Performer Prepares written by David Craig and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Acting Series). A Performer Prepares is a 13-part master class on how to perform on any stage from bleak rehearsal room to the Palace Theatre. The class covers the basic Broadway song numbers, from show ballad to showstopper. With precise, logical steps and dynamic and entertaining dialogues between himself and his students, David Craig takes anyone with the desire to shine from an audition to final curtain call. These lessons on the pages recreate as closely as possible the unique interpersonal dyamic of Craig's legendary coaching encounters in New York, Los Angeles and across the country.

Author : Norman Cooley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781522018667
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting for Opera written by Norman Cooley and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 150 copies sold!! This is an in-depth and detailed manual on acting for opera singers. Based on 45 years of performance and knowledge of opera, classically trained actor and director Norman Cooley has devised an acting training for opera singers. The book includes theory, supported by exercises, anecdotes as well as observations from operatic performances and rehearsals.Norman believes acting in opera should be completely integrated with the singing and support and empower the work of the singer, and should never hamper nor harm good singing technique. It should be as effortless as possible to provide a safe harbour for the singer to sing at their best while creating a fully satisfying performance.

Author : Gillyanne Kayes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136759859
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Singing and the Actor written by Gillyanne Kayes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Singing and the Actor takes the reader step by step through a practical training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including Belting and Twang are explained, with excercises for each topic.

Author : Janet B. Rodgers
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879103682
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting and Singing with Archetypes written by Janet B. Rodgers and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mother, the Lover, the Trickster, the Spiritual and Temporal Leader, the Devil-these are just some of the universal essences, known as archetypes, that lie deep within the human spirit; these are forces that we all recognize and embody in some capacity. Acting and Singing with Archetypes is a groundbreaking, experiential book that uses archetypes as the basis of an unprecedented method of study for actors and singers. By using fifteen archetype explorations that employ vocal exercises, mask making, monologue and scene work, breathing exercises, role playing, storytelling, singing, meditation, self-reflection, and more, this book empowers actors to interpret character and voice in exciting, untraditional ways. The explorations ultimately leave performing artists with the tools they need to develop their theatrical roles to the fullest, utilize their singing and speech abilities with the widest range of emotion, and unlock their overall creative potential. The book also reinforces the importance of breathing, relaxing, stretching, and other physical techniques that enable healthy practice of the craft. Geared toward theatre teachers, directors, and theatre workshop leaders, this is an incredible teaching tool, accompanied by a CD of demonstrative recordings of vocal exercises and other guiding content sung and spoken by authors Janet B. Rodgers and Frankie Armstrong. Book jacket.

Author : Glenn Seven Allen
Publisher : Methuen Drama
ISBN 13 : 1350043079
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Singer Acts, The Actor Sings written by Glenn Seven Allen and published by Methuen Drama. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Singer Acts, The Actor Sings is a practical workbook for singers and actors of all disciplines, from musical theater through classical repertory to popular performance styles. This book addresses the needs of both students and professionals, helping them to face the challenges of musical performance undaunted and to achieve the exhilarating feeling of living through song. Paired with online video exercises and demonstrations, The Singer Acts, The Actor Sings is an essential resource for actors and singers alike, helping them master both art forms and gain deeper insight into their own strengths. Whether you're a singer seeking a straightforward approach to acting, an actor who wants to sing, or a singing actor desiring to take your performances to the next level, this book will prove invaluable in achieving your goal.

Author : Tracey Moore
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621535754
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acting the Song written by Tracey Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Used in tandem with Acting the Song: Performance for the Musical Theatre, this Student Companion Ebook guides students through three semesters (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) of musical theatre song study. It answers the many questions students using this method may have, including some that they may be reluctant to ask—about fear, handling criticism, understanding their type, dealing with bad auditions, and the best use of social media, among others. Worksheets completed by real-life students can be used as models of best practice and will serve to inspire students to dig deeply and explore their own thoughts about the songs. Teachers using Acting the Song will find this ebook companion indispensable, and students will come to class more prepared, ready to work, and more open to learning.