Performing

Cyril W. Beaumont, Stanislas Idzikowski

The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet: Theory and Technique

Editura: Dover Publications

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Cecchetti (1850-1928) performed and taught in Russia and with Diaghilev's troupe. Assisted by of one of Cecchetti's star pupils, Stanislas Idzikowski, Cyril Beaumont codified Cecchetti's program for this book, which includes a numbered series of instructions for each exercise in addition to numerous illustrations. 109 black-and-white illustrations.

Phyllis Hartnoll

The Theatre: A Concise History

Editura: Thames & Hudson

Anul aparitiei: 1998

For the revised edition of Hartnoll's all-embracing and richly illustrated history of the theatre, Enoch Brater has written a new chapter, taking into account the medium's contemporary movements. 285 illustrations, 45 in color.

Susan Au

Ballet and Modern Dance Ballet and Modern Dance

Editura: Thames & Hudson

Anul aparitiei: 2002

Whether as performers or as spectators, more people enjoy dance today than ever before. Its extraordinary range extends from classical ballet and baroque court spectacles to avant-garde modern dance, tap, and ethnic dancing.

William Shakespeare

Macbeth

Editura: Cambridge University Press

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Modern editions of a popular and trusted series.

Brian Friel

Translations

Editura: Faber & Faber

Anul aparitiei: 1995

The action takes place in late August 1833 at a hedge-school in the townland of Baile Beag, an Irish-speaking community in County Donegal. In a nearby field camps a recently arrived detachment of the Royal Engineers, making the first Ordnance Survey. For the purposes of cartography, the local Gaelic place names have to be recorded and rendered into English. In examining the effects of this operation on the lives of a small group, Brian Friel skillfully reveals the far-reaching personal and cultural effects of an action which is at first sight purely administrative.

John Caird

Theatre Craft: A Director's Practical Companion from A to Z

Editura: Faber & Faber

Anul aparitiei: 2010

"Theatre Craft" is an all-encompassing practical guide for anyone working in the theatre, from the enthusiastic amateur to the committed professional. With entries arranged alphabetically, "Theatre Craft" offers advice on all areas of directing, from Acting, Adaptation, and Accent to Sound Effects, Superstition, Trap Doors, and Wardrobe. Enlightening and entertaining by turns, the celebrated director John Caird, honorary associate director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, shares his profound knowledge and wealth of international experience to provide an invaluable companion for anyone creating any size of play, musical, or opera—from the back room of a bar to a full-scale production on Broadway. This is required reading for the modern theatre practitioner.

Jesse Vint

The Film Actor's Handbook

Editura: Wolf's Eye Books

Anul aparitiei: 2010

What's unusual about this book on acting? Jesse Vint wrote this book because he found, strangely enough, almost no books about film acting by people who have actually made a living at acting in film. Almost all are written by non-professional actors. It's tantamount to learning from the sailor who has never been to sea, the soldier who has never been to war, or the cowboy who has never ridden a horse. In other words, they are coffee-shop geniuses. Jesse is a veteran of over a hundred films and television shows. He has also produced, directed, and written full-length feature films that have played throughout the world. Quote from Oscar Nominee, David Carradine, from his book about the shooting of Quentin Tarantino's film, Kill Bill. -"Jesse Vint is a very cool and wise dude." Jesse shows actors how to internalize. Once they read this book, they will have a clarity about acting and what it is that they have never had before, regardless of how long they've studied. Jesse covers subjects such as: What Makes a Star; Traps In Acting; Rehearsals; The Essence of Script Analysis: Moving the Information from Head to Heart; Locating Your Hotbuttons; Strategy for Stressful Auditions; The ...

Charles Snider

The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive Rock

Editura: Strawberry Bricks

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Wagner, Richard Wagner

Tristan and Isolde: English National Opera Guide 6

Editura: Oneworld Classics

Anul aparitiei: 1981

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. "A Landmark in Musical History" is John Luke Rose's title for the introduction to this extraordinary piece of theatre. It belongs to the German tradition of mystical writing and a short note on the poem itself by Martin Swales and Timothy McFarland elucidates some of Wagner's literary techniques. Anthony Negus, who assisted Reginald Goodall on the WNO production of this opera, has contributed a penetrating analysis of the musical structure of the opera, while Patrick Carnegy assesses the remarkable solutions to staging an opera which some argue is best experienced with your back to the performers! In association with English National Opera.

Georges Bizet, Bizet

Carmen: English National Opera Guide 13

Editura: Oneworld Classics

Anul aparitiei: 1982

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. Bizet describes himself as 'pagan' and Carmen has a savage Mediterranean beauty quite unique in music. The essays included in this Guide suggest some reasons for its legendary theatrical appeal. Martin Cooper describes the traditional mixture of spoken words and song that stimulated Bizet to exclaim 'I want to revolutionise opera-comique!': the translators show the ingenious and inspired ways in which he set about it. Lesley Wright analyses the score and Michael Rabaud shows the uncanny appropriateness of Nietzche's support for Bizet in his famous attacks on the decadence of Wagner. This is the first time that the complete text of the verses that Bizet set to music and the full dialogue (much of it especially translated for this Opera Guide), have ever been published.

Michael Holt

Stage Design & Properties

Editura: Phaidon Press

Anul aparitiei: 1994

One part of a five-part series designed to help the amateur and student to develop their theatre skills.

Eric N. Franklin

Conditioning for Dance: Training for Peak Performance in All Dance Forms

Editura: Human Kinetics Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Even the best sense of rhythm, the most careful technical training, and the most astute dance intuition aren't enough to make a dancer truly excel; you also need focused strength, balance, and flexibility to execute the movements with power and grace. Conditioning for Dance improves your technique and performance in all dance forms by strengthening the body's core (abdominal and back muscles) while improving coordination, balance, and alignment and optimizing flexibility. The result is more lift without tension, deeper plies, higher jumps with less effort, tighter turns, and improved extension and turnout.Conditioning for Dance is the result of years of practical experience combined with scientific and anatomical analysis. Author Eric Franklin is an internationally known dancer, teacher, choreographer, and writer. His innovative, proven techniques will help you execute key dance skills better as you-strengthen the muscles you use in dance by performing exercises with elastic resistance bands;-start and move in proper alignment using imagery;-improve your balance and release tension through playful exercises with small balls; -develop leg and torso power that translates to higher ...

Jacqui Greene Haas

Dance Anatomy

Editura: Human Kinetics Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Powerful, expressive, and compelling Now you can see what it takes to be a stronger, more elegant dancer. Featuring over 200 full-color illustrations, Dance Anatomy visually depicts the unique relationship between muscle development and aesthetic movement as never before. Dance Anatomy features 82 of the most effective dance, movement, and performance exercises, each designed to promote perfect alignment, improved placement, proper breathing, and prevention of common injuries. In stunning detail, the accompanying illustration captures the dancer in motion and highlights the active muscles associated with each movement. You'll learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas to enhance flexibility and reduce muscle tension. You'll also learn to put it all together to personalize a program based on your style of dance, level of expertise, and individual needs and goals. Whether you seek to optimize performance, add a new movement to your repertoire, or minimize muscle fatigue, stress, and injury, Dance Anatomy is your perfect partner.

Bo Metzler

What We Do - Working in the Theatre

Editura: Infinity Publishing (PA)

Anul aparitiei: 2008

A comprehensive look at what theatre people do in pursuit of their careers and dreams. A must-have book for every theatre student and all the friends and family of theatre people.

Leslie Wilson

The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading: For Cheerleaders and Coaches

Editura: Three Rivers Press (CA)

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Cheerleading is a mix of dedication, strength, and talent. It's art and sport wrapped into one, and any courtside or competitive performance is a result of practice, creativity, camaraderie, and more practice--plus a lot of fun! Commit yourself to taking your cheer ambitions to the next level, and you'll uncover how rewarding this high-intensity activity can be. "The Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading has everything you need to be a successful participant in cheerleading, be it as a team member "or coach. Written for both novices and those experienced in the cheering game, inside is all the essential information you need for fun and success, including: - Step-by-step photos of game cheering, jumps, stunting, pyramids and more - Specific activities to prepare for tryouts and improve skills throughout the season - Routine choreography and other creative ideas - Important coaching guidelines and safety information - Tips on how to start a cheerleading program from scratch - And much, much more!

Jennifer Worick

The Art of Belly Dancing

Editura: Running Press Book Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2002

For would-be belly dancers, this mini kit is packed with instructions, a set of finger cymbals, and adhesive jewels. Illustrations.

Melanie Votaw

The Art of Belly Dancing [With Finger Cymbals, and Red VeilWith Body JewelsWith CD]

Editura: Running Press Book Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Part ancient art form, part sensuous entertainment, and part fun, sexy way to increase physical fitness while exploring a ritual of self-expression, belly dancing is today enjoying an exciting renaiss

Elisabeth Edwards

I Love Lucy: Best Friends

Editura: Running Press Book Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2008

This very special tribute to a television show that's still being enjoyed in reruns half a century after its creation, is an affectionate, detailed look at the landmark sitcom.

Eric Grode

Hair: The Story of the Show That Defined a Generation [With Pull-Out Poster]

Editura: Running Press Book Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

The first and only authorized history of this groundbreaking show--from its original conception to the 2009 sell-out Broadway production to the upcoming 2010-11 national tour. This standout book features over 200 full-color photographs and a stunning removable poster.

Scott Speck, Evelyn Cisneros

Ballet for Dummies

Editura: For Dummies

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique. Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers - as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you're likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain More strength Greater flexibility Better body alignment Confidence in movement Comfort through stress reduction Infinite grace - for life From covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe and sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps, this expert reference shows you how to Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up. Choose the best practice space and equipment. Warm up to your leap into the movements. Locate musical options for each exercise. Look for certain lifts in a stage performance. Tell a story with gestures. Picture a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer. Identify best-loved classic and ...