Overview

The Independent Actor presents a 21st-century training route achievable by self-curated learning for actors of all skill levels. This book rejects a purist approach to actor training, challenges traditional acting styles and disregards the embedded elitist notions of Western-training methods at the top of the hierarchy. Instead, it takes a contemporary, self-focused approach to learning and applying acting skills. Through doing so, the book is the first to validate a self-curated approach to actor training. Designed as a companion to practical experience and useful as a reference sourcebook, it takes the position that each individual actor must find their own process. Skills for theatre, screen and voice-recorded media are all embraced through practical tasks with signposts to essential reading and specific resources. Designed equally for the untrained actor as a companion and an aide-mémoire for the professionally trained actor, this book sheds light on the practical skills required and how to access, practise and accomplish them.

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Author:   Ms Sally Ann Gritton
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Methuen Drama
ISBN:  

9781350272606

ISBN 10:   1350272604
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   22 August 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

AUTHOR PREFACE FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. TRAINING o Drama School o A Self-Led Approach o Learning o Embracing Technology 2. WELLBEING o Holistic Approach o Change o Fear o Calm 3. CREATIVITY o Dreaming o Multi-Hyphenated Artists 4. PROCESS o Preparation o Rehearsal o Performance 5. IMAGINATION o Play o Spontaneity o Storytelling 6. CONNECTION o Listening o Energy o Endowment 7. CONTEXT o World of the play o Research 8. TEXT o Structure and Style o Breaking it down o Using text o Subtext 9. CHARACTER o Traits o Timelines o Transformation 10. VOICE o Freedom o Flexibility o Repetition o Vocal Health 11. MOVEMENT o Physical training o Presence o Applied skills 12. SPACE o Mis en Scene o Proxemics o Audience 13. PRACTICE AND BEYOND 14. EXERCISES FOR A SELF-LED ACTOR 15. RESOURCES INDEX

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This book is very encouraging of actors wanting to sustain in the industry it reads as a huge hug and pat on the back actors, a book of warmth and encouragement whilst simultaneously being mindful to not ignore the realities of the industry. * Adelle Hulsmeier, Senior Lecturer for Performing Arts and Programme Leader for Screen Performance, University of Sunderland, UK *

Author Information

Sally Ann Gritton (MA, PGCLTHE, FHEA, FRSA) is the Principal of Mountview, UK. With over 20 years’ experience training actors for stage, screen, musical theatre and recorded media, she previously worked as an actor, theatre director and was Artistic Director of Sorted Productions.

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