The Verbal Arts Workbook: A practical course for speaking text. (Performance Books)

Clark Carey, Rebecca,Carey, David

ISBN 10: 1408123460 / ISBN 13: 9781408123461

Published by Methuen Drama, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Verbal Arts Workbook: A practical course for speaking text. (Performance Books)
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408123460
• ISBN 13: 9781408123461
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Actors need to learn not only how to use their voice, but to use voice and language together. This book is about the expressive potential of language, and how actors can develop the verbal skills to release that potential.

Written by tutors at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and authors of the successful companion title, The Vocal Arts Workbook and DVD, this book includes each aspect of verbal expression:

Sound: How to develop a sensitivity to the qualities of speech sounds and use them more expressively.
Image: How to bring life and specificity to images when you speak.
Sense: How to focus your energy on those words and phrases that convey what is most significant in a speech or scene.
Rhythm: How rhythm is created and used in both verse and prose.
Argument: How to understand the structure or logic of language and speak with authentic energy.

This book puts it all together using one classical and one modern scene as examples.

Each of the chapters consists of several sections addressing the learner throughout—framework, exploration, exercises, follow-up, suggested texts, and further reading—and also provides teaching tips that give specific notes for teachers.

About the Author

Rebecca Carey is a voice tutor at RADA. She has extensive theatre experience as an actor and voice coach in the US. David Carey is Acting Head of Voice, RADA. He was previously Principal Lecturer of Voice Studies at Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked internationally as a voice coach. They are the authors of The Vocal Arts Workbook+DVD.