Inside The Performance Workshop: A Sourcebook for Rasaboxes and Other Exercises

Synopsis

Inside The Performance Workshop: A Sourcebook for Rasaboxes and Other Exercises is the first full-length volume dedicated to the history, theory, practice, and application of a suite of performer training exercises developed by Richard Schechner and elaborated on by the editors and contributors of this book. This work began in the 1960s with The Performance Group and has continued to evolve. Rasaboxes—a featured set of exercises—is an interdisciplinary approach for training emotional expressivity through the use of breath, body, voice, movement, and sensation. It brings together: • the concept of rasa from classical Indian performance theory and practice • research on emotion from neuroscience and psychology • experimental and experiential performance practices • theories of ritual, play, and performance This book combines both practical “how-to” guidance and applications from diverse contexts including undergraduate and graduate actor training, television acting, K-12 education, devising, and drama therapy. The book serves as an introduction to the work as well as an essential resource for experienced practitioners.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

304 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317191513

Related ISBNs:

9781138680012, 9781315563619, 9781138680029

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/31/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Rachel Bowditch, Paula Murray Cole, and Michele Minnick

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Rachel Bowditch

Edited by:

Paula Murray Cole

Edited by:

Michele Minnick