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SHAKESPEAREAN ACTOR PREPARES By
Adrian Brine & Michael York
Shakespeare
knew more than any other playwright about the art of acting and
the art of theater; practitioners affirm this.
While
creating superhuman characters and setting them in situations that
stretch the imagination to its limits, he also provided his actors
with the keys to playing them.
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Shakespearean Actor Prepares reveals these keys.
Approximately
360 minutes on four audio cassettes.
Read by the amazing Michael York. The photo above is of Michael York as Tybalt
in Franco Zeffirelli’s film of Romeo and Juliet.
Actors
will find the tapes valuable (lessons on characterization, speech
rhythms, breath control) for honing their craft, while lovers of
literature will enjoy its intelligent readings of Shakespeare's
words.
Highly
recommended for actors, directors, educators and libraries. This
is an entertaining blend of history, craft, literature, and performance.