Approaches to Actor Training International Perspectives

This insightful and practically-focused collection brings together different approaches to actor training from professionals based at universities and conservatoires in the UK, the US and Australia. Exploring the cultural and institutional differences which affect actor training, and analysing developments in the field today, it addresses a range of different approaches, from Stanislavski's System to contemporary immersive theatre. With hands-on focus from some of the world's leading programmes, and attention paid to ethical control, consent and safe practice, this book sees expert tutors exploring pathways to sustainable 21st century careers.  
Designed for tutors, students and practitioners, Approaches to Actor Training examines what it means to train as an actor, what actors-in-training can expect from their programmes of study and how the road to professional accomplishment is mapped and travelled. 

About the author

John Freeman is Professor of Theatre and Dean of Culture and Language Sciences at the University of St Mark & St John, UK.

Summary

This insightful and practically-focused collection brings together different approaches to actor training from professionals based at universities and conservatoires in the UK, the US and Australia.

Product details

• Assisted by: Joh Freeman (Editor), John Freeman (Editor)
• Authors: John Freeman
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.03.2019
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet
• EAN: 9781137607720
• ISBN: 978-1-137-60772-0
• Pages: 278
• Subjects: PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General; Acting techniques