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Media Servers for Lighting Programmers

A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Digital Lighting

by Vickie Claiborne ...

Media Servers for Lighting Programmers,Second Edition, is the reference guide for lighting programmers working with media servers – the digital media devices used to control and manipulate video, audio, lighting, and projection content that have become the industry standard for live events, broadcast, and theatre performances.This book contains all the information you need to begin working with ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Media Servers for Lighting Programmers,Second Edition, is the reference guide for lighting programmers working with media servers – the digital media devices used to control and manipulate video, audio, lighting, and projection content that have become the industry standard for live events, broadcast, and theatre performances.This book contains all the information you need to begin working with
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Movement for Actors (Second Edition)

Edited by Nicole Potter, Barbara Adrian, Mary Fleischer ...

In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. Included in this new edition are chapters covering:Stage combatYoga for ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. Included in this new edition are chapters covering:Stage combatYoga for
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The Moving Body (Le Corps Poétique)

Teaching Creative Theatre

by Jacques Lecoq ...

Translated by David Bradby ...

Series series Theatre Makers
'In life, I want students to be alive and on stage I want them to be artists' Jacques LecoqJacques Lecoq was one of the most inspirational theatre teachers of our age. In The Moving Body, he shares with us first-hand his unique philosophy of performance, improvisation, masks, movement and gesture, which together form one of the greatest influences on contemporary theatre.Neutral mask, character ... Read more

$25.69 USD

'In life, I want students to be alive and on stage I want them to be artists' Jacques LecoqJacques Lecoq was one of the most inspirational theatre teachers of our age. In The Moving Body, he shares with us first-hand his unique philosophy of performance, improvisation, masks, movement and gesture, which together form one of the greatest influences on contemporary theatre.Neutral mask, character
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A Twenty Minute Silence Followed by Applause

by Shawn Wen ...

"Threading the subtle seam between what lives and what remains, A Twenty Minute Silence Followed by Applause succeeds in conjuring the poetry of Marcel Marceau's performance as both a character on stage and in history. . . . Like pulling a ghost from a dark room, this is an accomplished work of historical portraiture: precise in its objects, complex in its melancholy, and insightful in its humor." ... Read more

$12.29 USD

"Threading the subtle seam between what lives and what remains, A Twenty Minute Silence Followed by Applause succeeds in conjuring the poetry of Marcel Marceau's performance as both a character on stage and in history. . . . Like pulling a ghost from a dark room, this is an accomplished work of historical portraiture: precise in its objects, complex in its melancholy, and insightful in its humor."
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The Lucid Body

A Guide for the Physical Actor

by Fay Simpson ...

“From Fay’s methodology, I learned to use my intuition and lived experiences in myriad new ways.” —Winston Duke, actor, Black Panther, Avengers, Us, and Nine DaysEngaging Mind and Body to Develop the Complete Physical Nature of CharactersActors are shape-shifters, requiring the tools to wade into unfamiliar waters and back out again. The Lucid Body offers a holistic, somatic approach to embodying. ... Read more

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“From Fay’s methodology, I learned to use my intuition and lived experiences in myriad new ways.” —Winston Duke, actor, Black Panther, Avengers, Us, and Nine DaysEngaging Mind and Body to Develop the Complete Physical Nature of CharactersActors are shape-shifters, requiring the tools to wade into unfamiliar waters and back out again. The Lucid Body offers a holistic, somatic approach to embodying.
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The Performative Power of Vocality

by Virginie Magnat ...

Series series Routledge Voice Studies
The Performative Power of Vocality offers a fresh perspective on voice as a subject of critical inquiry by employing an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach.Conventional treatment of voice in theatre and performance studies too often regards it as a subcategory of actor training, associated with the established methods that have shaped voice pedagogy within Western theatre schools, ... Read more

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The Performative Power of Vocality offers a fresh perspective on voice as a subject of critical inquiry by employing an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach.Conventional treatment of voice in theatre and performance studies too often regards it as a subcategory of actor training, associated with the established methods that have shaped voice pedagogy within Western theatre schools,
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Par-dessus bord

by Michel Vinaver ...

Sur le sol français, deux entreprises se livrent une guerre sans merci sur le marché du papier toilette. L’une est une puissante multinationale américaine qui cherche à étendre son emprise, l’autre une PME familiale gérée à l’ancienne. Avec elles, dans la lutte les opposant et dans la révolution de palais et culturelle que celle-ci entraîne, Michel Vinaver écrit avec férocité l’épopée du ... Read more

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Sur le sol français, deux entreprises se livrent une guerre sans merci sur le marché du papier toilette. L’une est une puissante multinationale américaine qui cherche à étendre son emprise, l’autre une PME familiale gérée à l’ancienne. Avec elles, dans la lutte les opposant et dans la révolution de palais et culturelle que celle-ci entraîne, Michel Vinaver écrit avec férocité l’épopée du
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The Lucid Body

A Guide for the Physical Actor

by Fay Simpson ...

Actors! Engage your mind and your body in order to develop your characters fully. The Lucid Body technique breaks up stagnant movement patterns and expands your emotional and physical range. Through energy analysis, this program shows how to use physical training to create characters from all walks of life—however cruel, desolate, or neurotic those characters may be. Rooted in the exploration of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Actors! Engage your mind and your body in order to develop your characters fully. The Lucid Body technique breaks up stagnant movement patterns and expands your emotional and physical range. Through energy analysis, this program shows how to use physical training to create characters from all walks of life—however cruel, desolate, or neurotic those characters may be. Rooted in the exploration of
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Theatre of Movement and Gesture

by Jacques Lecoq ...

Translated by Joel Anderson, D Bradby, Luke Kernaghan, DICK MCCAW ...

Published in France in 1987, this is the book in which Lecoq first set out his philosophy of human movement, and the way it takes expressive form in a wide range of different performance traditions. He traces the history of pantomime, sets out his definition of the components of the art of mime, and discusses the explosion of physical theatre in the second half of the twentieth century. Interviews ... Read more

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Published in France in 1987, this is the book in which Lecoq first set out his philosophy of human movement, and the way it takes expressive form in a wide range of different performance traditions. He traces the history of pantomime, sets out his definition of the components of the art of mime, and discusses the explosion of physical theatre in the second half of the twentieth century. Interviews
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Carlo Boso

by Peter Jordan, Olly Crick ...

Series series Routledge Performance Practitioners
Carlo Boso is one of the foremost exponents of Commedia dell’Arte in the contemporary performance world, having trained generations of young actors in its history, techniques and performance. Staying true to – and promoting renewed awareness of – the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of most commedia troupes, his work has also done a great deal to democratize this central pillar of ... Read more

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Carlo Boso is one of the foremost exponents of Commedia dell’Arte in the contemporary performance world, having trained generations of young actors in its history, techniques and performance. Staying true to – and promoting renewed awareness of – the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of most commedia troupes, his work has also done a great deal to democratize this central pillar of
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Corps du Théâtre / Il Corpo del Teatro

organicité, contemporanéité, interculturalité / organicità, contemporaneità, interculturalità

Edited by Ulf Birbaumer, Michael Hüttler, Guido di Palma ...

Series Book 1 - Specula Spectacula
Die mehrsprachige (franz., ital., engl., dt.) Publikation "Corps du Théâtre / Il Corpo del Teatro", herausgegeben von Ulf Birbaumer, Michael Hüttler und Guido Di Palma, befasst sich mit theateranthropologischen Überlegungen zum Körper - nicht nur des Schauspielers - im und auf dem Theater. Die hier versammelten Aufsätze und Essays anerkannter Theater- und Literaturwissenschafter präsentieren deren ... Read more

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Die mehrsprachige (franz., ital., engl., dt.) Publikation "Corps du Théâtre / Il Corpo del Teatro", herausgegeben von Ulf Birbaumer, Michael Hüttler und Guido Di Palma, befasst sich mit theateranthropologischen Überlegungen zum Körper - nicht nur des Schauspielers - im und auf dem Theater. Die hier versammelten Aufsätze und Essays anerkannter Theater- und Literaturwissenschafter präsentieren deren
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Modern Magic

Enriched edition.

by Professor Hoffmann, Gavin Avery ...

In "Modern Magic," Professor Hoffmann delves into the intricate world of contemporary illusion and performance magic, elucidating its evolution and cultural significance. Employing a meticulous blend of scholarly analysis and captivating anecdotes, Hoffmann explores the techniques, history, and psychological underpinnings that define modern magical practices. Richly illustrated and resonating with ... Read more

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In "Modern Magic," Professor Hoffmann delves into the intricate world of contemporary illusion and performance magic, elucidating its evolution and cultural significance. Employing a meticulous blend of scholarly analysis and captivating anecdotes, Hoffmann explores the techniques, history, and psychological underpinnings that define modern magical practices. Richly illustrated and resonating with
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Andrarius

Le robot-homme

by Anatole Planida ...

Paris, de nos jours… Le professeur Marius Donovan, ingénieur, chercheur, construit un super robot androїde qui lui ressemble à s’y méprendre. Personne ne peut les distinguer ! Seulement, très vite, l’androїde devient l’objet de convoitise, d’une part, de l’État avec ses services spéciaux, d’autre part, de la mafia… russe, en l’occurrence. Par dessus le marché, quand le robot réalise, un jour, qu ... Read more

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Paris, de nos jours… Le professeur Marius Donovan, ingénieur, chercheur, construit un super robot androїde qui lui ressemble à s’y méprendre. Personne ne peut les distinguer ! Seulement, très vite, l’androїde devient l’objet de convoitise, d’une part, de l’État avec ses services spéciaux, d’autre part, de la mafia… russe, en l’occurrence. Par dessus le marché, quand le robot réalise, un jour, qu
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Worldwide Fools eBook Vol III

by Michael Evans ...

Volume III - Worldwide Fools shows the Amsterdam Fools working in every inhabited continent (including the Southern Hemisphere) well into the Millennium and present times.Volume II - Fools International shows how the Fools expanded beyond the Dutch borders throughout Europe to Scandinavia, prestigious Theatre des Nations, and in the USA from 1978 through 1983.Volume I - The Gathering Fools reveals ... Read more

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Volume III - Worldwide Fools shows the Amsterdam Fools working in every inhabited continent (including the Southern Hemisphere) well into the Millennium and present times.Volume II - Fools International shows how the Fools expanded beyond the Dutch borders throughout Europe to Scandinavia, prestigious Theatre des Nations, and in the USA from 1978 through 1983.Volume I - The Gathering Fools reveals
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Der Diener zweier Herren

Bereicherte Ausgabe. Truffaldinos komische Verwicklungen im Maskentheater der Commedia dell'arte

by Carlo Goldoni ...

Translated by Friedrich Ludwig Schröder ...

In Carlo Goldonis 'Der Diener zweier Herren' wird die Geschichte des Dieners Truffaldino erzählt, der versucht, gleichzeitig zwei Herren zu dienen, was zu komischen Verwicklungen und Missverständnissen führt. Das Stück ist ein klassisches Beispiel für die Commedia dell'arte und zeichnet sich durch seinen lebhaften Dialog und seine schnelle Handlung aus. Goldoni schafft es, die Charaktere mit Tiefe ... Read more

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In Carlo Goldonis 'Der Diener zweier Herren' wird die Geschichte des Dieners Truffaldino erzählt, der versucht, gleichzeitig zwei Herren zu dienen, was zu komischen Verwicklungen und Missverständnissen führt. Das Stück ist ein klassisches Beispiel für die Commedia dell'arte und zeichnet sich durch seinen lebhaften Dialog und seine schnelle Handlung aus. Goldoni schafft es, die Charaktere mit Tiefe
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British Pantomime Performance

British Pantomime Performance

by Millie Taylor ...

This original analysis of contemporary British pantomime addresses the question of how pantomime creates a unique interactive relationship with, and potentially transformative experience for, its audiences.British This is an accessible and valuable text that encourages readers to review their assumptions about pantomime and reconsider its importance as a popular theatre form. Pantomime draws ... Read more

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This original analysis of contemporary British pantomime addresses the question of how pantomime creates a unique interactive relationship with, and potentially transformative experience for, its audiences.British This is an accessible and valuable text that encourages readers to review their assumptions about pantomime and reconsider its importance as a popular theatre form. Pantomime draws
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À trois pas

Monologue en vers, dit par mademoiselle Olga Wohlbruck de l'Odéon

by Pierre Trimouillat ...

Extrait : "Etre jeune, aimable et jolie, (Et c'est, je pense, un peu mon cas), Vous suscite bien des tracas. On est belle…. Est-ce qu'on l'oublie ?, Mille faiseurs de compliments, Jeunes et vieux, laids ou charmants, Vous assiègent à tous moments ! Ce bruit, s'il faut être sincère, Est pour nous un mal nécessaire. Moi, je souffre tous les discours; Pleins d'esprits ou sots, longs ou courts."À ... Read more

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Extrait : "Etre jeune, aimable et jolie, (Et c'est, je pense, un peu mon cas), Vous suscite bien des tracas. On est belle…. Est-ce qu'on l'oublie ?, Mille faiseurs de compliments, Jeunes et vieux, laids ou charmants, Vous assiègent à tous moments ! Ce bruit, s'il faut être sincère, Est pour nous un mal nécessaire. Moi, je souffre tous les discours; Pleins d'esprits ou sots, longs ou courts."À
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Les anges déchus ne reviendront pas pour toi

by Laetitia Cury ...

« — Faites-le taire ! Tout ce que cet homme dira ne sera que mensonge et garnison !— Garni… Vous voulez dire trahison ?— Trahison, ce n’est pas le mot qu’on utilise quand on guérit d’une maladie ? »Séphora, habitante du monde d’en haut, recherche la vérité sur la disparition de son père. Est-il mort ? Exilé ? L’a-t-il abandonnée ? Elle cherche désespérément des réponses que personne, pas même sa ... Read more

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« — Faites-le taire ! Tout ce que cet homme dira ne sera que mensonge et garnison !— Garni… Vous voulez dire trahison ?— Trahison, ce n’est pas le mot qu’on utilise quand on guérit d’une maladie ? »Séphora, habitante du monde d’en haut, recherche la vérité sur la disparition de son père. Est-il mort ? Exilé ? L’a-t-il abandonnée ? Elle cherche désespérément des réponses que personne, pas même sa
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Caillasses

by Laurent Gaudé ...

Lorsque Meriem cherche à revenir dans son pays après un long exil, elle met à jour le désespoir et la colère de son frère Farouk et sa nièce Adila. Ils n’ont plus rien, que des Caillasses : les gravats des ruines sont les germes du terrorisme.7 femmes, 11 hommes et 1 choeur / 2 h 30 ... Read more

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Lorsque Meriem cherche à revenir dans son pays après un long exil, elle met à jour le désespoir et la colère de son frère Farouk et sa nièce Adila. Ils n’ont plus rien, que des Caillasses : les gravats des ruines sont les germes du terrorisme.7 femmes, 11 hommes et 1 choeur / 2 h 30
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Attori, attoricchi e cannavazzi

by Antonio Giordano ...

Il titolo, apparentemente scherzoso dell’opera, vuole invece distinguere i vari stadi, i diversi impegni, le qualità di tutti coloro che, avvicinandosi al teatro, pervengono a risultati molto diversi, anche se alcuni, di solito, credono fallacemente di aver raggiunto il massimo. Si può affermare che questa è un’opera singolare, diversa da molta altra “roba” che c’è in giro, nella quale, senza ... Read more

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Il titolo, apparentemente scherzoso dell’opera, vuole invece distinguere i vari stadi, i diversi impegni, le qualità di tutti coloro che, avvicinandosi al teatro, pervengono a risultati molto diversi, anche se alcuni, di solito, credono fallacemente di aver raggiunto il massimo. Si può affermare che questa è un’opera singolare, diversa da molta altra “roba” che c’è in giro, nella quale, senza
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Routledge Companion to Performance and Technology

Edited by Maaike Bleeker, Norah Zuniga Shaw ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
Technology has become fully integrated into the ecologies in which we live, including our ways of making and making sense of theater, dance, and performance.While these practices have long histories of incorporating tools and instruments in live performances, from masks, to amplification, lighting, and stagecraft, technology today can no longer be understood as a tool complementing essentially non ... Read more

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Technology has become fully integrated into the ecologies in which we live, including our ways of making and making sense of theater, dance, and performance.While these practices have long histories of incorporating tools and instruments in live performances, from masks, to amplification, lighting, and stagecraft, technology today can no longer be understood as a tool complementing essentially non
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The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin

Artistry in Motion

by Dan Kamin ...

From his early shorts in the 1910s through his final film in 1967, Charlie Chaplin's genius embraced many arts: mime, dance, acting, music, writing, and directing. The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion examines Chaplin's fusion of these arts in his films, providing new understanding of how movement communicates, how comedy routines are structured, and how stage skills can be translated ... Read more

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From his early shorts in the 1910s through his final film in 1967, Charlie Chaplin's genius embraced many arts: mime, dance, acting, music, writing, and directing. The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion examines Chaplin's fusion of these arts in his films, providing new understanding of how movement communicates, how comedy routines are structured, and how stage skills can be translated
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Maudits les Innocents

by Laurent Gaudé ...

Un texte écrit pour l'opéra où la profondeur des liens familiaux et générationnels se mêlent à la force des convictions. 3 femmes, 6 hommes, un groupe d'enfants / 1 h 45 ... Read more

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Un texte écrit pour l'opéra où la profondeur des liens familiaux et générationnels se mêlent à la force des convictions. 3 femmes, 6 hommes, un groupe d'enfants / 1 h 45
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Workin' Mime to Five

The Hidden Secrets of Cruise Ship Pantomimery; Revealed!

by Dick Richards ...

Acclaimed modern pantomime master, Dick Richards, releases his first full-length collection of the pantomimery moves that made him famous. Once a staple as a featured performer on various cruise ships the now-unemployed Dick Richards releases his most secret and creative pantomime moves in this step-by-step award-winning collection. ... Read more

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Acclaimed modern pantomime master, Dick Richards, releases his first full-length collection of the pantomimery moves that made him famous. Once a staple as a featured performer on various cruise ships the now-unemployed Dick Richards releases his most secret and creative pantomime moves in this step-by-step award-winning collection.
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