Focusing on the craft of directing, this guide offers both a theoretical foundation and a comprehensive, practical approach to creating a directorial vision for a play. It includes detailed, step-by-step instructions to help directors refine their concepts, making it an essential resource for aspiring and experienced theater professionals alike.
Focusing on the development of creative expressivity in actors, this book presents a comprehensive course of exercises rooted in the Michael Chekhov technique. It includes both pre-Chekhov ImageWork Training and essential exercises from the Chekhov method. The text emphasizes the deep connections between an actor's body, imagination, and voice, providing practical insights on how to apply these techniques to enhance performance.
David Zinder's "Body Voice Imagination" is a comprehensive guide to the Michael Chekhov acting technique, featuring updated exercises and new material. It explores the relationship between the actor's body, imagination, and voice, emphasizing physical training and character work, alongside practical advice from the author's extensive experience.