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A Shakespearean Actor Prepares

Written by: Adrian Brine, Michael York
Narrated by: Michael York
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Publisher's Summary

There is no general consensus about how Shakespeare "should" be played. There are no rules. But, while the Bard created superhuman characters and placed them in situations that stretch the imagination to its limits, he also provided his actors with the keys to playing them.

In A Shakespearean Actor Prepares, actor, director and teacher Adrian Brine teams up with celebrated actor Michael York to reveal these keys. In pointing out sources of energy in Shakespeare's plays, they make it possible for an actor to galvanize his fantasy - and liberate his talent. Shakespeare knew more about the art of acting and the art of theater than any other playwright. Discover his secrets in this remarkable guide.

©2000 Adrian Brine (P)2009 Phoenix

Critic Reviews

"Both Brine and York smoothly blend together their considerable experience and expertise through practical commentaries on language, verse, and soliloquies and an intriguing chapter on Stanislavsky, from whose seminal acting text, An Actor Prepares, the title is taken." (Library Journal)
"Actors may find the book valuable for honing their craft, while lovers of literature will enjoy its intelligent close readings of Shakespeare's words." (Booklist)

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