Following on from the widely acclaimed The Actor and the Text - which was addressed directly to the actor - Text in Action is drawn from Cicelys group work experiences; encompassing the viewpoint of the director as well. To begin with; the author explores language from a cultural and personal perspective. In these days of management jargon and internet technology are we losing touch with the ability to communicate fully? Is the deeper imaginative world being left unexpressed? The main body of the book contains detailed; practical exercises for actors and directors during the rehearsal process. All exercises will be tied to specific scenes; leading to a fuller exploration of the rext. Text In Action analyses the imagery of plays; speech structures; the physicality of language and emphasises the importance of finding a collective voice. Cicelys guidance on the matter of voice will help actors find relationships and situations through the text in a unique way; in order to make it more dynamic and creative.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I truly enjoyed the information presentedBy Hugh Smith TonesAs a lover of the pipe organ. a church musician for my entire life (only giving it up upon hitting 70). and having been employed by Aeolian-Skinner during the time of the old shop and the move to the new. during its last gasps. then on to a smaller builder . and also having been caught up in the controversies of "purist" building/playing/design vs "romantic" or Modern/Classic Americanism design. I truly enjoyed the information presented. It was comprehensive and concise as well as consistent with the viewpoints expressed. Of the individuals referred to. I have personally had dealings and was known by some of them. A most pleasurable and "cant put it down" read.RECOMMENDED!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Book! I thought that it may be a ...By Gadget GuyFantastic Book! I thought that it may be a bit boring given its history content. but the author makes it very readable by basing it around the personalities involved. I could hardly put it down. and I know very little about pipe organs. I just enjoy the music.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Harry De Gray CatThis will satisfy any organ enthusiast. Full of useful and entertaining information.
