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Offers a unique, practice-led insight into the exploration of self through performance
Takes an innovative, hybrid approach to the analysis of performance, culled from Western & Eastern practices
Proposes a physical and philosophical manifesto for the exploration of identity in performance
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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States of Being
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Front Matter
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Explorations in Embodied Performance
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Front Matter
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The Interplay of Acting & Being
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Reviews
“Elizabeth’s process as both artist and teacher has evolved into a unique practice that reflects her physical aliveness, emotional openness and inquiring mind. She integrates existing physical theater modalities into a hybrid approach that also lends itself to multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration.” (Helen Cook, Director Emerita, New York University, USA, Tisch School of the Arts, Playwrights Horizons Theater School)
“Acting & Being is what every actor needs to navigate the unknown and “play dangerously”. It offers a clear and comprehensive guide for unlocking barriers and unleashing creative potential. Her genius lies in helping actors connect to the power of language and their physical instruments. This book will also help emerging actors find that power and tap into other ‘states of being’ that they didn’t think were possible.” (Jeff Janisheski, Head of Acting, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia)
“‘Elizabeth Hess’ approach invites the actor through real play to awaken and invigorate the physical life of characters. I have seen her work provide the platform for fearless performances full of grace and discovery.” (Rachel Jett, Artistic Director, National Theater Institute, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, USA)
Authors and Affiliations
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Independent scholar, New York, USA
Elizabeth Hess
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Acting and Being
Book Subtitle: Explorations in Embodied Performance
Authors: Elizabeth Hess
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95106-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-95729-3Published: 12 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-95106-2Published: 28 December 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 239
Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations
Topics: Performing Arts, Dance, Self and Identity