Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!

Performing the work of William Shakespeare can be daunting to new actors. Author Herb Parker posits that his work is played easier if actors think of the plays as happening out of outrageous situations, and remember just how non-realistic and presentational Shakespeare’s plays were meant to be performed. The plays are driven by language and the spoken word, and the themes and plots are absolutely out of the ordinary and fantastic―the very definition of outrageous. With exercises, improvisations, and coaching points, Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous! helps actors use the words Shakespeare wrote as a tool to perform him, and to create exciting and moving performances.

Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!: Playing the Bard for Beginners

Parker, Herb

Humor & Entertainment

Routledge

This book, a short and easy read with common sense coaching and easy to follow exercises, takes beginning acting students through techniques and improvisations that will help them overcome perhaps their greatest fear: making “The Big Choice.”  Using sound examples from classical as well as contemporary plays, Herb Parker makes it easier for the theatrical neophyte by making the case that a play is “about human beings caught in an outrageous situation, caused by love.”   “Actor, director, teacher Herb Parker has given us a splendid new book about acting. He analyzes this ancient art in clear, precise, engaging prose while dispensing acute, methodical and perceptive advice. Brilliant actor that he is, Herb understands the craft, the exceptional director gently leads the actor toward a fully realized performance and the thoughtful, caring teacher explains it all to the reader (student). This is the book of acting you need and one you will cherish.” --Eric Peterson, Producing Artistic Director,                                        Oldcastle Theatre Company   Herb Parker is Associate Professor in the Division of Theatre and Dance in the Department of Communications with East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.  An actor for more than 30 years, he has worked extensively in regional theatre, stock, on national tour and Off Broadway. He holds an MFA from Ohio University’s Professional Actor Training Program, and he is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Bark Like a Dog!: Outrageous Ideas for Actors

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

Spring Knoll Press

A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation!: How to Survive the 60-Second Audition

A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation! How to Survive the 60-Second Audition explains how to successfully tackle the "cattle call" acting audition with a sixty-second monologue. Through Q&amp;As, tips, director’s notes, and a glossary full of outrageous actions meant to inspire the actor into truly connecting with the piece, this book shows actors where and how to find a monologue, edit it, and give the best audition possible.

Focal Press

A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation! How to Survive the 60-Second Audition explains how to successfully tackle the "cattle call" acting audition with a sixty-second monologue. Through Q&As, tips, director’s notes, and a glossary full of outrageous actions meant to inspire the actor into truly connecting with the piece, this book shows actors where and how to find a monologue, edit it, and give the best audition possible.

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Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!: Playing the Bard for Beginners

Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!

Bark Like a Dog!: Outrageous Ideas for Actors

A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation!: How to Survive the 60-Second Audition

A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation!: How to Survive the 60-Second Audition

Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!: Playing the Bard for Beginners