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The Laban Workbook for Actors: A Practical Training Guide with Video
Katya Bloom, Barbara Adrian, Tom Casciero, and Jennifer Mizenko
The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban. Written by five internationally recognized movement experts, this textbook is divided into single-authored chapters, each of which includes a short contextual essay followed by a series of insight-bearing exercises. These expert views, honed in the creation of individual approaches to training and coaching actors, provide a versatile range of theory and practice in the creative process of crafting theatre. Readers will learn: Enhanced expressivity of body and voice; Clearer storytelling, both physical and vocal, facilitating the embodiment of playwrights' intentions; Imaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre. Featuring many exercises exploring the application of Laban Movement Studies to text, character, scene work, and devised performances - as well as revealing the creative potential of the body itself - The Laban Workbook is ideal for actors, teachers, directors and choreographers.
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In the Moment: The Process of Training Actors
Joe Turner Cantú
Synthesis and accountability in actor training. "As someone who has trained young actors for three decades I found Joe's book very inspiring and useful. It is full of sound, sage advice and clear, practical exercises. The integrated approach he has honed over many years of teaching is inventive, insightful, and straightforward. His care and compassion for his students and his devotion to nurturing their talent, aspirations, and love of the theater come through on every page." Kevin Kuhlke Arts Professor, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.
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