Laban Workbook for Actors

<i>The Laban Workbook</i> is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist Rudolf Laban.<br/><br/>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: <br/><br/> Enhanced expressivity of body and voice;<br/> Clearer storytelling both physical and vocal facilitating the embodiment of playwrights' intentions;<br/> Imaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre.<br/><br/>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 - <i>The Laban Workbook</i> is ideal for actors teachers directors and choreographers.