Problems of the ActorH. Holt, 1918 - 274 páginas |
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... known as a " dramatic critic . " But the unfortunate fact remains , and must frankly be admitted , that most actors cannot write . This is , of course , the reason why the art of acting has been beg- gared INTRODUCTION xix.
... known as a " dramatic critic . " But the unfortunate fact remains , and must frankly be admitted , that most actors cannot write . This is , of course , the reason why the art of acting has been beg- gared INTRODUCTION xix.
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... course it is much easier to set a man looking for natural aptitudes than it is to tell him what they are and just which ones he should possess if he is to succeed on the stage . It is not possible to catalogue and define , in such a ...
... course it is much easier to set a man looking for natural aptitudes than it is to tell him what they are and just which ones he should possess if he is to succeed on the stage . It is not possible to catalogue and define , in such a ...
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... course the qualities which enable an artist to create are above the rule of thumb . So in this chapter , and throughout the book , we shall strive to suggest , not define , and hope to stimulate the beginner in the development of his ...
... course the qualities which enable an artist to create are above the rule of thumb . So in this chapter , and throughout the book , we shall strive to suggest , not define , and hope to stimulate the beginner in the development of his ...
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... course , and clear them for the fun of it . That can be done with enthusiasm , but not without it ; and it is the spirit one should be pretty sure he can muster before he starts out to be an actor . Another big attribute is what actors ...
... course , and clear them for the fun of it . That can be done with enthusiasm , but not without it ; and it is the spirit one should be pretty sure he can muster before he starts out to be an actor . Another big attribute is what actors ...
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... impor- tant . If there is any defect in it that cannot be remedied , it is only wisdom to cast aside all thoughts of the stage . Of course it may have many defects , yet still be capable of be- 16 PROBLEMS OF THE ACTOR.
... impor- tant . If there is any defect in it that cannot be remedied , it is only wisdom to cast aside all thoughts of the stage . Of course it may have many defects , yet still be capable of be- 16 PROBLEMS OF THE ACTOR.
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Página 69 - But more for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice. If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him. He hates our sacred nation, and he rails, Even there where merchants most do congregate, On me, my bargains and my well-won thrift, Which he calls interest. Cursed be my tribe, If I forgive him ! BASS.
Página 254 - This castle hath a pleasant seat ; the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses. BAN. This guest of summer, The temple-haunting martlet, does approve By his loved mansionry that the heaven's breath Smells wooingly here : no jutty, frieze, Buttress, nor coign of vantage, but this bird Hath made his pendent bed and procreant cradle : Where they most breed and haunt, I have observed The air is delicate.
Página 68 - I hate him for he is a Christian : But more, for that, in low simplicity, He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice. If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.
Página 239 - O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength ; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
Página 51 - I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, : Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part And each particular hair to stand on end, Like quills upon the fretful porcupine : But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood.
Página 56 - Take care of the consonants, the vowels will take care of themselves,
Página 43 - This is a baffling paradox, and one which everyone who takes up stage work seriously is likely to meet sooner or later. As a matter of fact the natural speaking voice is of little or no use on the stage, and neither is the shout. The secret of it is that a man should so train his voice that he has the range, and the pitch that is necessary, but also the technique and the control which enable him to seem to speak naturally.
Página 8 - I do not believe that any great success in any art can be achieved without it. " I say this to the beginners in my profession, and I am sure all the associates in my art, who have honored me with their presence on this occasion, will indorse what I say in this.
Página 236 - Juliet's room by such naturalistic details as a disarranged four-posted bed, or the turning of the key of a locked door at the nurse's entrance, or Romeo's lacing his jerkin, and a dishevelled Juliet in a crepe de chine nightgown. Such details are cheap illustrations and unworthy of a true artist.
Página 134 - ... felt by the actor? It seems to me that all passion must be kept under a certain control and within the pale of art. It is also evident that to maintain this control of necessity grows more difficult as the actor gains in his power to express great passion. ... In the rehearsing we may do in private, it is perhaps well to give way to uncontrolled passion to develop our power of expressing it ; but while acting, we must always remain master of our resources.