Drama Games for Actors

Exploring Self, Character and Text

Thomasina Unsworth

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Nick Hern Books
23 March 2017

Theatre Studies; Theatre: individual actors & directors; Acting techniques

Series: Drama Games

From the bestselling Drama Games series, this dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book offers dozens of games to serve as a rich source of ideas and inspiration for all actors – and those teaching or directing them.

This must-have companion is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the actor’s process:

Self provides methods to deepen relaxation, sharpen focus, boost energy, expand imagination and enable a company of actors to work collaboratively Character suggests strategies to aid the process of transformation, encouraging actors to explore characteristics that are distinct from their own And Text offers exercises to unlock the words, allowing free and imaginative work within the structure of a script, without losing specificity

The games range from solo explorations which can be performed alone, to ideas for pairs and group work – making them suitable for a wide variety of scenarios and requirements. Overall, the book will serve as an essential foundation for every actor’s creativity, helping improve preparation, rehearsal and performance.

‘A mass of invaluable ideas for all ages and all types of actors, amateur or professional. It’s hard to imagine anyone involved in theatre who wouldn’t find it useful.’ Richard Eyre, from his Foreword

'A great addition to the series... a useful resource that can be adapted according to group size and ability'

— Teaching Drama

'Invaluable… a very helpful resource book that will challenge both the facilitator and the actor and I am sure will result in some excellent and imaginative performances'

— Word Matters - Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama

By: Thomasina Unsworth
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781848423732
ISBN 10: 184842373X
Series: Drama Games
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 23 March 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomasina Unsworth trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama and worked as an actress and corporate trainer for ten years before developing her career as an acting teacher, coach and theatre director. She is now a Senior Lecturer on the Acting and Actor Musican programmes at Rose Bruford College.

Reviews for Drama Games for Actors: Exploring Self, Character and Text

'A great addition to the series... a useful resource that can be adapted according to group size and ability' * Teaching Drama * 'Invaluable... a very helpful resource book that will challenge both the facilitator and the actor and I am sure will result in some excellent and imaginative performances' * Word Matters - Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama *