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   Acting Power: The 21st Century Edition

   ‘Robert Cohen’s book, Acting Power, follows the tradition of his other book, Acting One, and has been the veritable bible for acting teachers for the last fourth century.’
   – David Krasner, Emerson College

   The first edition of Acting Power was a groundbreaking work of acting theory which applied sociological and psychological principles to actor training. The book went on to influence a generation of theater and performance studies students and academics, and was translated into five languages.

2. 

   Performance Studies: An Introduction, 3rd Edition

   The publication of Performance Studies: An Introduction was a defining moment for the field. Richard Schechner's pioneering textbook provides a lively and accessible overview of the full range of performance for undergraduates at all levels and beginning graduate students in performance studies, theater, performing arts, and cultural studies.

   'This ever improved 3rd edition of Performance Studies: An Introduction will facilitate Schechner’s masterful ability to bring newcomers into and through this complex, richly interdisciplinary material. With new media links, videos, and up-to-the-minute additions, the book continues to be a terrific resource for those of us leading our students to the deep well that constitutes the field.' - Jill Dolan, Princeton University, USA

3. 

   Stanislavski: The Basics

   By Rose Whyman
   
   Series: The Basics

   Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski.

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4. 

   Theatre in Practice

   A Student's Handbook
   
   By Nick O'Brien and Annie Sutton

   Now Available

   Theatre in Practice provides students with all of the ‘must have’ Drama skills required for A-Level, International Baccalaureate, BTEC and beyond.

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5. 

   View Inside - The Drama Anthology and Sourcebook

   Take a look inside this groundbreaking compilation of the key movements in the history of modern theater, from the late Nineteenth Century to contemporary performance practice. Each of the book’s five sections comprises a selection of plays and performance texts that define their period, reproduced in full and accompanied by key theoretical writings of performers and critics that inform and contextualise their reading. Substantial introductions from experts in the field also provide these sections with an overview of the works and their significance. View inside the book here.

6. 

   Have you read the reviews?

   It has been a thrilling experience to read your book What is Scenography?
   Dr.Satyabrata Rout, University of Hyderabad, India

   Pamela Howard's What is Scenography? has become a classic text in contemporary theater design and performance practice. In this second edition, the author expands on her holistic analysis of scenography as comprising space, text, research, art, performers, directors and spectators, to examine the changing nature of scenography in the twenty-first century. Read the reviews for yourself and find out more.

7. 

   New Edition: The Expressive Actor

   Order your complimentary exam copy today!

   Michael Lugering's The Expressive Actor presents a foundational, preparatory training method, using movement to unlock the entire acting process. Its action-based perspective integrates voice, movement and basic acting training into a unified approach. Learn more..
   

8. 

   Beyond Words: Movement Observation and Analysis, 2nd Edition

   Beyond Words presents a range of illuminating approaches to examining every day social interactions, to help the reader understand human movement in new ways. This fully-revised, extensively illustrated second edition includes a new introduction by the authors.
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9. 

   Now available! Acting for Animators, 3rd Edition

   Ed Hooks' indispensable acting guidebook for animators has been fully updated and improved! Contact your Routledge Rep for more information.

10. 

    New for 2011: Choreographing Empathy

    "This is an urgently needed book – as the question of choreographing behavior enters into realms outside of the aesthetic domains of theatrical dance, Susan Foster writes a thoroughly compelling argument." – André Lepecki, New York University, US

    For more information, including an author bio and selected table of contents click here.

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