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Breath in Action : The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice by David Carey (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Author: Boston, Jane [Editor]. Breath in Action. Release Date: 2009-05-15. Condition: Used: Good.

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PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica

ISBN-101843109425

ISBN-139781843109426

eBay Product ID (ePID)71649182

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBreath in Action : the Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice

SubjectInstruction & Study / Voice, Physiology, Acting & Auditioning

Publication Year2009

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMusic, Performing Arts, Medical

AuthorDavid Carey

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight16.2 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-052200

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThis is an inexpensive and fascinating book for those interested in finding out more about what influences the theatre voice practitioner., 'The mystery of breath continues to intrigue us. We still do not know all the answers but as Judylee Vivier says, there is nothing really new: "The basic principles are definitive but there are many doors through which we can enter the same room". On this basis, this is an intersting addition to any practitioner's bookshelf.'- Voice Matters'This is an inexpensive and fascinating book for those interested in finding out more about what influences the theatre voice practitioner.'- Speech & Language Tharepy in Practice'Breath in Action offers a rich tapestry of approaches to effective breathing that occasionally contrast, but mostly complement each other... The writers of Breath in Action are literally and figuratively filled with inspiration. May their wise words enlighten theatre artists for years to come.'- American Theatre, Breath in Action offers a rich tapestry of approaches to effective breathing that occasionally contrast, but mostly complement each other... The writers of Breath in Action are literally and figuratively filled with inspiration. May their wise words enlighten theatre artists for years to come., The mystery of breath continues to intrigue us. We still do not know all the answers but as Judylee Vivier says, there is nothing really new: "The basic principles are definitive but there are many doors through which we can enter the same room". On this basis, this is an intersting addition to any practitioner's bookshelf.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal613/.192

Table Of ContentContributors' Biographies.; Acknowledgements.; Dedication.; Foreword.; Cicely Berry, Voice Director, Royal Shakespeare Company.; Introduction. Jane Boston, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, UK, and Rena Cook, University of Oklahoma School of Drama, USA.; Part I: Breath in the Body. Introduction. Jane Boston and Rena Cook.; 1. Anatomy of Breathing. Dr. Yolanda Heman-Ackah, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.; 2. A Short History of Breath From Womb to Tomb. Stephanie Martin.; 3. Effects of Posture and Diaphragmatic Breath. April Pierrot, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, UK.; 4. The Art of Breathing. Jessica Wolf, Yale School of Drama, USA.; Part II. Breath and the Mind. Introduction. Jane Boston and Rena Cook.; 5. Breath and the Science of Feeling. Rebecca Cuthbertson-Lane.; 6. The Breathing Mind: The Feeling Voice. Joanna Weir Ouston, Oxford School of Drama, UK.; 7. The Art of Breathing. Kristin Linklater, Columbia University, New York, USA.; Part III: Breath and Holistic Practice. Introduction. Jane Boston and Rena Cook.; 8. Dahnjeon Breathing: Training Actors' Voices Through Korean P'ansori. Kristin Linklater.; 9. Transformative Breath: From Shamanism to Voice Practice. Marj McDaid, ArtsEd, London, UK.; 10. Qi Gong Breath. Michael Morgan, Yale School of Drama, USA.; 11. Integrated Movement Practices and the Breath. Debbie Green, Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK.; 12. Breath, Theatrical Authenticity, and the Healing Arts. Rena Cook.; Part IV: Breath and Performance. Introduction. Jane Boston and Rena Cook.; 13. Transformation and the Actor: The Responsive Breath. David Carey, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, UK.; 14. Breathing the Verse.: An Examination of Breath in Contemporary Actor Training. Jane Boston.; 15. An Integration of Breath, Body and Mind. Lisa Wilson, Department of Theatre, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.; 16. Laban and Breath: The Embodied Actor. Katya Bloom, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, UK.; 17. The Breath: Heart and Soul of the Self. Judylee Vivier, MFA Acting Program, Brooklyn College, New York, USA.; Index.

SynopsisBreath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections: Breath and the Body; Breath and the ......, Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections: Breath and the Body; Breath and the Mind; Breath and Holistic Practice; Breath and Performance. It offers the latest theories from a variety of disciplines on how we can be taught to breathe better so as to communicate better, act or sing better, feel better, live better. Combining theory with practice, many of the chapters also offer clearly laid out breathing exercises and techniques. Interdisciplinary in its focus, Breath in Action adds to specialist knowledge in the performance field, whilst also offering enlightening information for those interested in therapeutic and healing processes, movement, and voice and speech sciences., Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections: Breath and the Body; Breath and the Mind; Breath and Holistic Practice; Breath and Performance.It offers the latest theories from a variety of disciplines on how we can be taught to breath better so as to communicate better, act or sing better, feel better, live better. Combining theory with practice, many of the chapters also offer clearly laid out breathing exercises and techniques.Interdisciplinary in its focus, Breath in Action adds to specialist knowledge in the performance field, whilst also offering enlightening information for those interested in therapeutic and healing processes, movement, and voice and speech sciences.

LC Classification NumberRA782.B74 2009