Drama Games for Rehearsals

Drama Games for Rehearsals

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â€˜I wish Iâ€™d had this book when I was starting out as a young director... I cannot recommend it highly enough.â€™ Marianne Elliott, from her Foreword

This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book in the bestselling Drama Games series offers dozens of ideas and exercises to energise and inspire a bold, creative rehearsal process for any play, of any period or genre.

Aimed at directors of all levels, it covers every aspect of rehearsal, including:
Warm-up exercises to prepare the body, voice and mind, and to create a strong ensemble

Ideas for approaching the text, tackling the â€˜Story of the Playâ€™

A wealth of games for unlocking the â€˜World of the Playâ€™, including developing characters, finding a physical style, understanding genre and investigating themes

Suggestions for exploring sound and music, whether for use in the production or simply to encourage a sense of fun in rehearsals

This essential â€˜go-toâ€™ book will provide you with a host of original and illuminating games, perfect for the play youâ€™re rehearsing, be it Shakespeare or Greek tragedy, a Restoration comedy, physical theatre, Modern Naturalism â€“ or even a brand new play.

Marianne Elliott, one of the most innovative and exciting directors working anywhere in the world, describes it as a â€˜beautiful, and very clearly written bookâ€™ which will become her â€˜constant companion in futureâ€™.

Country USA
Manufacturer Nick Hern Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-10-27
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Nick Hern Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-10-27
Format	Kindle eBook

Drama Games for Rehearsals

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