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A Challenge For The Actor
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Theoretically, The Actor Ought To Be More Sound In Mind And Body Than Other People, Since He Learns To Understand The Psychological Problems Of Human Beings When Putting His Own Passions, His Loves, Fears, And Rages To Work In The Service Of The Characters He Plays. He Will Learn To Face Himself, To Hide Nothing From Himselfand To Do So Takes An Insatiable Curiosity About The Human Condition.Uta Hagen, One Of The World'S Most Renowned Stage Actresses, Taught Acting For More Than Forty Years At The Hb Studio In New York. Her First Book, Respect For Acting, Published In 1973, Is Still In Print And Has Sold More Than 150,000 Copies. In Her Second Book, A Challenge For The Actor, She Greatly Expands Her Thinking About Acting In A Work That Brings The Full Flowering Of Her Artistry, Both As An Actor And As A Teacher. She Raises The Issue Of The Actor'S Goals And Examines The Specifics Of The Actor'S Techniques. She Goes On To Consider The Actor'S Relationship To The Physical And Psychological Senses. There Is A Brilliantly Conceived Section On The Animation Of The Body And Mind, Of Listening And Talking, And The Concept Of Expectation.But Perhaps The Most Useful Sections In This Book Are The Exercises That Uta Hagen Has Created And Elaborated To Help The Actor Learn His Craft. The Exercises Deal With Developing The Actor'S Physical Destination In A Role; Making Changes In The Selfserviceable In The Creation Of A Character; Recreating Physical Sensations; Bringing The Outdoors On Stage; Finding Occupation While Waiting; Talking To Oneself And The Audience; And Employing Historical Imagination.The Scope And Range Of Uta Hagen Here Is Extraordinary. Her Years Of Acting And Teaching Have Made Her As Finely Seasoned An Artist As The Theatre Has Produced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Challenge For The Actor'? A: The book primarily focuses on the psychological and physical aspects of acting, emphasizing the actor's understanding of human emotions and the techniques to embody various characters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Challenge For The Actor'? A: The author is Uta Hagen, a renowned stage actress and acting teacher with over forty years of experience.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from the exercises in this book? A: The exercises in the book are designed to help actors develop their physical presence, recreate sensations, and enhance their understanding of character creation and audience interaction.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A Challenge For The Actor'? A: The book was published on August 21, 1991.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Challenge For The Actor'? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is 'A Challenge For The Actor' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced actors, offering valuable insights and exercises for actors at all levels.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: What topics does Uta Hagen cover in this book? A: Uta Hagen covers various topics including the actor's goals, techniques, relationship to physical and psychological senses, and practical exercises for skill development.
- Q: Are there any specific techniques or methods mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses techniques related to listening, talking, and the concept of expectation, along with practical exercises to apply these methods.
- Q: Is 'A Challenge For The Actor' still relevant for today's actors? A: Absolutely, Uta Hagen's insights and techniques remain relevant and are widely regarded in the acting community for their depth and practicality.