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Eastern Heroes Jackie Chan Special (Softback) Bumper Edition
BONUS EDITION WITH 22 EXTRA PAGESIn a world where stars fade as swiftly as they rise, there's a luminous beacon that has endured, flickering with unmatched brilliance across six remarkable decades. Today, as the sun rises to greet another April day, we join hands and hearts to celebrate the incomparable Jackie Chan, a titan of cinema whose boundless energy, unparalleled skill, and infectious charm have woven a tapestry of joy that spans generations.For over sixty decades, Jackie has been more than an entertainer; he's been a guiding light, a symbol of perseverance, and a testament to the power of passion. From the dazzling choreography of his martial arts mastery to the heartfelt depth of his performances, Jackie has captivated audiences worldwide, transcending cultural boundaries with each graceful leap and every heart-pounding stunt.Yet, amidst the applause and accolades, Jackie remains the humblest of heroes, his dedication to his craft as unwavering as the mountains that have borne witness to his journey. With each passing year, he continues to defy the constraints of age, embodying the spirit of youthfulness and vitality that knows no bounds.As we gather to honor this cinematic legend, let us not only celebrate his remarkable achievements but also reflect on the profound impact he has had on our lives. Through laughter and tears, action and adventure, Jackie Chan has gifted us with moments of pure magic, reminding us that dreams are meant to be chased and obstacles are meant to be overcome.So, here's to Jackie Chan, a beacon of inspiration, a paragon of perseverance, and a true master of his craft. May his light continue to shine brightly, illuminating the path for countless dreamers yet to come. Happy birthday, Jackie - may your days be filled with as much joy and wonder as you have given to the world. This issue as a 22 page extra poster gallery
Performing the Nonhuman
This book radically reimagines theatre/performance pedagogy and dramaturgy in response to the accelerating climate crisis.
Memory
Memory is compilation of scholarly chapters by authors of global reputation in the arts therapies. This book brings together wide-ranging chapters, which address the question of memory, designed to stimulate understanding and debate in contemporary arts therapy education, practice and research.
A Lowcountry Novel
This is the final installment of Screenplays for Lowcountry Series
America and Europe's Greatest Jugglers
America and Europe's Greatest Jugglers was a booklet distributed by Edward Van Wyck, one of America's first juggling prop manufacturers. It includes images and press information for a variety of performers working in the West at the turn of the century.
The Technique of Acting
Take a Master Class from the Woman Who Taught America's Greatest Actors"Acting is stubborn work, necessitating constant attention and a rigorous schedule. It is not for geniuses. It is for people who work step-by-step. While there is no recipe for acting, it does follow a sequence of principles. The ideas and exercises that follow can work for you and give you the courage to fight for your development and craft. . . . More than anything, it is an actor's job to penetrate the playwright's creations-the subtleties and mysteries that the playwright's ideas contain."-from Stella Adler's introduction to The Technique of Acting.As a seminal American acting teacher of the 20th century, Stella Adler shaped the work of such acclaimed actors as Marlon Brando, Selma Hayek, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Griffith, Robert DeNiro, Benicio Del Toro, and Warren Beatty, as well as choreographers Alvin Ailey and Jerome Robbins, among others. As Brando states in his foreword, "Ms Adler presents us with an analysis of the technique of acting that is incisive, intelligent, and long overdue." The Technique of Acting is an introduction to Adler's unique approach to acting, addressing such key elements as imagination, circumstances, actions, working with text, and developing a character, and is replete with examples and exercises that concretely build skills. The book finishes with her compelling narrative of how she came to study intensively with Konstantin Stanislavski.If you love theater and love acting, this work will provide you with invaluable insight and education to both.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648374212).
To Stage or Not to Stage Tagore
This book travels through time and space intending to untangle the enigma presented by Tagore's plays. The book immerses itself into the archive of Tagore's plays and his dramaturgy of them in order to problematize the ways in which they have been interpreted.
Serial Killers in Contemporary Television
This volume examines the significant increase in representations of serial killers as central characters in post 9/11 television. It will be a fascinating read for all those at the intersection of television studies, film studies, psychology, popular culture, media studies, philosophy, genre studies and horror studies.
Songs of Tagore
This book brings the Tagore's unique music - Rabindrasangit - to a global audience, with a lucid introduction by Ananda Lal as well as selected songs in international transcription and English translation.
Theatre Histories
This updated fourth edition of Theatre Histories offers a critical overview of global theatre, drama, and performance, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods, integrating them chronologically or thematically, and showing how they have often interacted.Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to the history of global theater, this introduction to theatre history places theatre into its larger historical contexts and attends to communication's role in shaping theatre. Its case studies provide deeper knowledge of selected topics in theater and drama, and its "Thinking Through Theatre Histories" boxes discuss important concepts and approaches used in the book.Features of the fully updated fourth edition include: Deeper coverage of East Asian and Latin American theater. Richer treatment of popular culture. More illustrations, photographs, and information about online resources. New case studies, include several written by authoritative scholars on the topic. Pronunciation guidance, both in the text and as audio files online. Timelines. An introduction on historiography. A website with additional case studies, a glossary, recordings of the pronunciation of important non-English terms, and instructor resources. A case studies library listing, including both those in print and online, for greater instructor choice and flexibility. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate courses in theatre history, world theatre and introduction to theatre, and anyone looking for a full and diverse account of the emergence, development, and continuing relevance of theatre to cultures and societies across the world.
What Ought to Scare You
Using the Hollywood studio system (1931-1960) as a historical center, this book performs close readings of classic horror films (such as Frankenstein and Cat People) while asking the following three questions: What about this movie is weird? What does this movie think ought to scare you? If there weren't monsters in this movie, what would be wrong with these people's lives? These questions guide readers toward the uniqueness of horror films in relation to the way they are classified and the feeling of "horror" that they offer. The horror genre is a collection of culturally-shared elements--words, images, or themes used to signify or evoke horror, because they have been used that way before. Instead of treating movies as examples of the horror genre through how they evoke feelings from viewers, this book locates the meaning of horror within individual films and shows how movies make their own genealogies and complicate their own scares in an evolution of the genre. It argues that classic horror movies are forms of reception of--and resistance to--the ideas of horror that were current in their historical period. Working historically, the author traces movies' interactions with their precursors and co-conspirators to show how they are the agents of historical changes in the genre and in what we take to be horror.
THEATRE SPORT and the IMPROVISATION MATCH in actor training
This work investigated the relevance of improvisation work with THEATRE-SPORT and IMPROVISATION MATCH in 'stage training' and actor preparation, analyzing its component elements and the dynamics of execution and development that have been consolidated in Canada, Argentina and European countries as an artistic practice. In Brazil there are groups that work with these practices, but in the literature there is little academic research on Theater-Sport and Match. As basic frameworks for studying the importance of improvisation in actor training, the principles of Keith Johnstone's "Theater-Sport" and Gravel and Leduc's "Improvisational Match" are addressed, as well as an experience with games based on Classical Melodrama, as enhancers of the capacity for play and spontaneous flow in actor creations. It is in the 'pleasure of being present' that Theater-Sport and Improvisation Match are developed and enhanced in the player or elementary school student experimenting with theatrical experiences. And it is in this range of possibilities that theater resides, without age limits, beliefs and experiencing the here and now.
Federico Garc穩a Lorca
Lauded as one of the most important poets and playwrights of the 20th Century, Federico Garcia Lorca was also an accomplished theatre director with a clear process and philosophy of how drama should be staged.
Luis Valdez
Luis Valdez studies the life and work of this Chicano playwright, director, performer, and producer along with the implications of his legacy for Chicana/o/x communities and for all who engage with his work.
What's Next
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful "backstage pass" to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. What's Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.
The Technique of Acting
Take a Master Class from the Woman Who Taught America's Greatest Actors"Acting is stubborn work, necessitating constant attention and a rigorous schedule. It is not for geniuses. It is for people who work step-by-step. While there is no recipe for acting, it does follow a sequence of principles. The ideas and exercises that follow can work for you and give you the courage to fight for your development and craft. . . . More than anything, it is an actor's job to penetrate the playwright's creations-the subtleties and mysteries that the playwright's ideas contain."-from Stella Adler's introduction to The Technique of Acting.As a seminal American acting teacher of the 20th century, Stella Adler shaped the work of such acclaimed actors as Marlon Brando, Selma Hayek, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Griffith, Robert DeNiro, Benicio Del Toro, and Warren Beatty, as well as choreographers Alvin Ailey and Jerome Robbins, among others. As Brando states in his foreword, "Ms Adler presents us with an analysis of the technique of acting that is incisive, intelligent, and long overdue." The Technique of Acting is an introduction to Adler's unique approach to acting, addressing such key elements as imagination, circumstances, actions, working with text, and developing a character, and is replete with examples and exercises that concretely build skills. The book finishes with her compelling narrative of how she came to study intensively with Konstantin Stanislavski.If you love theater and love acting, this work will provide you with invaluable insight and education to both.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648374417).
Empathy and Performance
Empathy and Performance advances a study of empathy and enactments of power by examining works from author-actors whose performances explore the boundaries between two kinship positions. Author Laura V. S獺ndez studies the dramatized dilemma of cultural understanding in "Our America," a notion that refers first to a collective political identity marking a common belonging in the Spanish-speaking America but also alludes to current struggles in the contemporary US. This book sees empathy as an affective response grounded in subjectivity and kinship. S獺ndez argues that to conceptualize empathy one needs to understand how subjects organize, classify, and limit themselves, not only as agents, but also as interpreters. What sort of affiliations do these performances promote? How do they break, reinforce, or queer societal expectations about the Latinx body, the white body, or simply, the staged body? To survey different answers to these queries, S獺ndez studies Indigurrito (Nao Bustamante); Dominicanish (Josefina B獺ez); 癒Bienvenidos Blancos! or Welcome White People! (Alex Torra); the apology delivered by the group Veterans Stand with Standing Rock during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline; and Kukuli Velarde's body of work, from We, the Colonized Ones to A Mi Vida. In these artistic enactments, which range from 1992 to 2021, the historical construct of boundaries and bodies becomes evident. Following recent work on empathy by Lanzoni, Maibom, Calloway-Thomas, Bloom, Hogan, and Matravers, among others, S獺ndez examines in-group/out-group divisions, the establishment of identity categories through performance, and the exploration of subaltern identities.
Hugh and Me
Hugh and Me This is the true story of fourteen-year-old James Colley from Cobourg Ontario Canada as he experiences the adventure of a lifetime when he accompanies, a man that he does not know, his eccentric sixty-year-old Great Uncle Hugh on an amazing, but wild six-month journey through seventeen countries and three continents. Their zany adventure in a VW camper as they travel across fantastic landscapes, cultures, peoples and arts .Their adventures are all enriched by Hugh's comical and wild antics, making this a truly hilarious story.Hugh a proud American living in Portland Oregon was born in England and split his childhood between England and southern Ontario. A train derailment left him with a permanently fused neck, preventing him from turning his neck and making it difficult to navigate through traffic and unfamiliar geography. Thus, he signed up his great nephew James as navigator, map reader and apprentice. Hugh a past University of Toronto professor, Architect and Social Worker provide him with a rich and cultured background. His enlightened knowledge and intelligence draw a sharp contrast to James's naiveness, youthfulness and inexperience. While Hugh's thriftiness, neuroticism and idiosyncrasies are challenged by James's innocence, stubbornness and sense of humor. Hugh was confronted with a whole new challenge as he was never married or around children. He spent his life educating himself and enjoying the arts. He is very set in his ways and was not used to sharing his time, decisions or experiences with anyone, and now he has to deal with a wet nosed teenager who demands to be recognized. While James is thrust into an alien situation far from home and family . He has to learn quickly how to be independant and to hold his own in totally new social and living situations. They both have to learn how to live with the other as they traverse across Europe, taking in all of what it has to offer, every museum, historic site and city. Its full of comedic stories, situations with crazy behavior from these two odd ball travelling companions.These contrasts in personality set the stage for a wildly funny adventure and story which will leave you in stitches.
Tomorrow We Fight Yesterday's Men Lizzie Rose
This book is a collection of memories mostly of my own life being born in London with two addict parents, growing up in a highly dysfunctional single parent family, being extremely poor and labelled underclass. Not having the skills to negotiate adult life, I quickly fell into more dysfunctional relationships leading to domestic violence, mental illness and my own addiction issues. Lizzie Rose is a gem with brilliant idea and vission an outstanding debut antholgy
Enchanted Ballet
Enchanted Ballet: Titania and Oberon's Moonlit Dance" transports audiences into Shakespeare's mystical world through evocative choreography. Dancers embody the whimsical allure of Titania and Oberon, weaving a tale of love and rivalry amidst moonlit glades and celestial splendor. The ballet's enchanting atmosphere, enhanced by ethereal music and stunning stage design, immerses viewers in a fairy tale of passion and intrigue. Each movement captures the characters' complexity, from Titania's grace to Oberon's commanding presence, portraying their enchanting dance under the moonlight. This performance invites spectators to witness the magic of Shakespeare's characters come alive through the artistry of ballet, promising a mesmerizing journey into a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine in a spellbinding display of emotion and grace.
The Life of a State Trooper
This book is dedicated to all those who have proudly and faithfully worn a badge before me. They upheld the law by Protecting and Serving. They are the thin blue line that holds back the chaos. This book is also for those who will come after me. Your job is going to be harder than it was for those that came before you. I hope you find a few words of wisdom within these pages. May that wisdom help you in your endeavors to uphold the Law, and in your duty to Protect and Serve the citizens of this great nation. IN GOD WE TRUST. "Sir, please put your right hand on the steering wheel," I commanded in a loud clear voice. "No!" The driver answered. I shifted my stance a little, adjusted my hand on my holstered pistol and again in a louder, slightly more authoritative voice commanded the driver follow my instructions. "Sir, put both of your hands on the steering wheel where I can see them. Do it now!"
The Action Cinema Handbook
From Rambo's American muscle to Hong Kong heroic bloodshed, the Action Cinema Handbook is your guide to film's most hard-hitting genre. Features reviews of 75 recommended films, from 'RoboCop' to 'The Man From Nowhere'.
Performance and theatre
The text is divided into two chapters, which dialogue with the practices of the artistic scene. Chapter One aims to bring the reader up to date with the development of happening, performance art and body art, and some relations with the theatre, especially the transformation of the body into a work of art, where examples can be found in Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein, Allan Kaprow, Tadeusz Kantor, Jerzy Grotowski, among others, who marked the era between the 1960s and 1970s. Chapter Two looks at the procedures of important theatre directors and their relationships and similarities in procedures with performance art and happening, seeking to clarify issues of scene construction in contact with the hybridisation of genres. Resources such as collage and juxtaposition are presented and discussed throughout the text. Procedures for audience participation, the role of the actor and performer, stage space and processes of contemporary stage narrative are discussed. This chapter includes Tadeusz Kantor, Performance Group, Living Theatre, Wooster Group, Gerald Thomas, Teatro da Vertigem, among other examples.
Empathy and Performance
Empathy and Performance advances a study of empathy and enactments of power by examining works from author-actors whose performances explore the boundaries between two kinship positions. Author Laura V. S獺ndez studies the dramatized dilemma of cultural understanding in "Our America," a notion that refers first to a collective political identity marking a common belonging in the Spanish-speaking America but also alludes to current struggles in the contemporary US. This book sees empathy as an affective response grounded in subjectivity and kinship. S獺ndez argues that to conceptualize empathy one needs to understand how subjects organize, classify, and limit themselves, not only as agents, but also as interpreters. What sort of affiliations do these performances promote? How do they break, reinforce, or queer societal expectations about the Latinx body, the white body, or simply, the staged body? To survey different answers to these queries, S獺ndez studies Indigurrito (Nao Bustamante); Dominicanish (Josefina B獺ez); 癒Bienvenidos Blancos! or Welcome White People! (Alex Torra); the apology delivered by the group Veterans Stand with Standing Rock during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline; and Kukuli Velarde's body of work, from We, the Colonized Ones to A Mi Vida. In these artistic enactments, which range from 1992 to 2021, the historical construct of boundaries and bodies becomes evident. Following recent work on empathy by Lanzoni, Maibom, Calloway-Thomas, Bloom, Hogan, and Matravers, among others, S獺ndez examines in-group/out-group divisions, the establishment of identity categories through performance, and the exploration of subaltern identities.
The researcher and the theatre
From tireless research in the Municipal Historical Archive of Santa Maria in Rio Grande do Sul, art history classes at the Franciscan University of Santa Maria and theatre classes in the Todos ao Palco Extension Project (UFN/RS), a personal desire arose to work with theatre as historiographical and cultural research of a region in the interior of the state (RS). With theatre in Santa Maria at the beginning of the 20th century as her main theme, Carla Tha穩s Rodrigues Rosa drew up a pertinent overview of Santa Maria's theatrical life. The author researched, selected and analysed newspaper clippings, photographs, the code of postures and programmes of dramatic performances in order to produce a short, easy-to-understand text that addressed the city's political, economic and cultural scene. He was equally interested in analysing the codes of conduct in force in the city in 1920 in order to confront the cultural and behavioural transformations of the urban society that frequented Santa Maria's theatres, using the history of the railway as a framework for his research. The book captures these cultural changes and observes the relevance of theatre art in this period.
Feminist Theatre - Then and Now
"This is not only a reason to celebrate the past and present, it feels like a tiny glimpse of a society where patriarchy is history." -- London Drama ReviewFeminist Theatre Then & Now - Celebrating 50 Years of women theatre makers in the UK and Ireland and their battle to make their voices heard, have their work produced professionally, and promote social justice. Here, the pioneers and leading lights of the newly energised feminist theatre movement continue to fight for an equitable, diverse and inclusive theatre which speaks for all. In 30+ essays, covering three generations, the interviews and essays in this book give important insight into the lived experience of women working in theatre and what it takes to rise in an industry where race, gender, class and parenthood can be serious obstacles to success.Interviews and essays by playwrights, directors, producers and actors including: Asian Women's Theatre in Britain by Rukhsana AhmadDerby Theatre by Sarah BrighamInterview with Moira BuffiniIntersectional Feminism at Work by Kelly BurkeThe Personal was very Political by Clair ChapwellBehind The Lines by Alison ChildHow Feminism has Influenced my Playwriting by April de AngelisInterview with Suzanne GormanClean Break by Anna HerrmannInterview with Hannah KhalilThe Women in Theatre Lab by Polly Kemp and Jennifer TuckettPersistence, Expression and Evolution by Peta LilyInterview with Roberta LivingstonEcofeminism by Bibi LucilleThe Third World of Irish Women by Jaki McCarrickMonstrous Regiment by Mary McCuskerOpen Clasp Theatre by Catrina McHughInterview with Suzie MillerInterview with Ann MitchellInterview with Rebecca MordanInterview with Amy NgUntold Stories by Maeve O'NeillGirls' Night Out by Rachel O'ReganInterview with Kaite O'ReillySphinx by Sue Parrish and Susan McGounInterview with Julia PascalOut of the Attic - WTW by Cheryl Robson and Anna BirchScylla's Bite by Rebekah Smith and Abbie LoweInterview with Dame Rosemary SquireWomen in their own Words by Lucy StevensStella Quines & After by Gerda StevensonDifferences Matter by SuAndiTheatre from a Lesbian Perspective by Clare SummerskillInterview with Imy Wyatt CornerIndex
From Anime to Yumi Kawaii
Dive with me into the colorful and diverse world of Japanese pop culture that inspires millions of people around the world. With my latest book "From Anime to Yumi Kawaii - A look behind the scenes of Japanese pop culture" you will gain a profound insight into the unique fashion trends and the rousing music of J-Pop. This book offers you a comprehensive overview of the diversity and influence of Japanese pop culture on the Western world. From manga and anime to J-Pop and cosplay to adaptations in film and literature - this book reveals the profound influences and the worldwide enthusiasm for everything Japanese. Experience the magic of anime and manga, learn the secrets of cosplay and J-Pop. But also discover the dark side of this fascinating world of imagination and innovation. Understand how Japanese aesthetics influence global trends. This book is a must-have for lovers of Japanese pop culture, for travelers, students and anyone who is curious about the creative trends and cultural treasures of Japan. Join me on an exciting excursion through the land of the rising sun. Whether you are a die-hard otaku, a passionate cosplayer or simply looking for new cultural discoveries - this book is your ultimate companion. Get exclusive insights, exciting background information and learn how Japan's pop culture has conquered the world. Discover the soul of modern Japan and its pop culture! "From Anime to Yumi Kawaii - A look behind the scenes of Japanese pop culture" offers those interested a profound insight into a fascinating world of manga and anime, J-Pop and their origins in traditional art forms. Immerse yourself in the colorful worlds of Studio Ghibli. Follow me into a world full of colors, creativity and uniqueness. Visit Tokyo's dazzling cosplay centers and maid cafes, look behind the scenes of Naruto and Dragonball, and explore not only the diverse fascination but also their effects on Japanese society. With gripping insights, this book takes you on a cultural ex
Introduction to the A.R.T. Acting System
The A.R.T. system represents a major step forward in the clarity of actor training. At its heart lies the action-response-thought cycle, a sequence comprised of three distinct modes of activity which are fundamental to all human interaction. This new edition contains detailed examples and exercises throughout with the additon of useful appendices. This book utilises a step-by-step process to introduce the reader to a new and exciting approach to actor training. Rory Feeney has been training actors at some of the world's top drama schools and independently for over 20 years; many have gone on to achieve major success in Hollywood, Broadway, London's West End and celebrated TV productions.
Ten By Ten Book Four
An undercover vampire, a prophetic park bench, an audience on stage, a mixed-up fairy tale, a bad hand, a little gibberish, some self care, a dental obsession, and the end of the world are some of the things you will encounter in this fourth collection of ten-minute plays. Most are designed to be produced with just a few actors, a few props, and within one or two simple settings. They are easy to perform or fun to just read.
Eastern Heroes JACKIE CHAN SPECIAL - STUNTMAN TO SUPERSTAR LIMITED HARDBACK EDITION
In a world where stars fade as swiftly as they rise, there's a luminous beacon that has endured, flickering with unmatched brilliance across six remarkable decades. Today, as the sun rises to greet another April day, we join hands and hearts to celebrate the incomparable Jackie Chan, a titan of cinema whose boundless energy, unparalleled skill, and infectious charm have woven a tapestry of joy that spans generations.For over sixty decades, Jackie has been more than an entertainer; he's been a guiding light, a symbol of perseverance, and a testament to the power of passion. From the dazzling choreography of his martial arts mastery to the heartfelt depth of his performances, Jackie has captivated audiences worldwide, transcending cultural boundaries with each graceful leap and every heart-pounding stunt.Yet, amidst the applause and accolades, Jackie remains the humblest of heroes, his dedication to his craft as unwavering as the mountains that have borne witness to his journey. With each passing year, he continues to defy the constraints of age, embodying the spirit of youthfulness and vitality that knows no bounds.As we gather to honor this cinematic legend, let us not only celebrate his remarkable achievements but also reflect on the profound impact he has had on our lives. Through laughter and tears, action and adventure, Jackie Chan has gifted us with moments of pure magic, reminding us that dreams are meant to be chased and obstacles are meant to be overcome.So, here's to Jackie Chan, a beacon of inspiration, a paragon of perseverance, and a true master of his craft. May his light continue to shine brightly, illuminating the path for countless dreamers yet to come. Packed with many great features and articles including.With interior layout by Tim HollingsworthEastern Heroes is putting together a special to commemorate his life's work.with an exclusive interview with Brett Ratner.A Director's Tribute: Brett Ratner on the Iconic Collaboration with Jackie Chan.Plus Jackie Chan expert Thorsten Boose's exclusive articleAction & Power: Train with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team in Beijing, Plus lots lots more
Talking about Immersive Theatre
How do theatre makers in Britain produce immersive, participatory experiences for audiences? How are productions designed and rehearsed, and how can the experience of different companies inform your own practice and understanding of this burgeoning craft? This collection of original discussions with some of Britain's leading immersive and interactive theatre makers explores their processes, methods and practices, offering a behind-the-scenes tour of how they make their work. It provides new material addressing a range of previously undisclosed topics including approaches to casting and rehearsal strategies, through to more concrete concerns such as funding and finance models. They reveal the discrete nuts and bolts of building audience-experience, and candidly discuss their own position to the term 'immersive' and how they perceive their place within the wider experience-centric cultural landscape. This collection combines perspectives from practitioners across the spectrum of immersions and interactivity in performance to showcase working methods across a variety of forms; from one-on-one, to gamified, playable experiences. The diversity of conversations captured in this volume reflects the polyphony of the immersive and interactive landscape in Britain, introducing readers to the work of Les Enfants Terrible, Parabolic, COLAB Theatre, The Lab Collective, Cross Collaborations, and ZU-UK. Makers participate in frank dialogue that reveals the ways in which they employ scenography, design, game and structural mechanics, approaches to stage management tactics, as well as the development of audience relationships, the role of intimacy and agency.
Directing Amateur Musical Theatre
How do you choose a musical to direct that suits your amateur theatre group's needs?How do you run an open and fair audition process and cast a show appropriately?How do you design a rehearsal schedule to cover a large set of amateur performers?How do you work with amateur actors to achieve a level of professionalism in performance while maintaining the enjoyment? Directing Amateur Musical Theatre offers answers to all of these questions and many, many more. Demystifying the pre-production process and auditions through to rehearsals and opening night, this book offers a roadmap for success for amateur directors everywhere.Rooted in the wide-ranging experience of a working practitioner who specialises in directing amateur musical theatre across various different formats, it details ways to stage different types of musical numbers, through to blocking and staging a scene, as well as how to approach a text and expanding the acting skills of a mixed-ability cast. Considering the opportunities offered by different musicals, it equips you to direct shows ranging from the golden age through to more contemporary works with imaginative, sensitive and informed direction.Featuring practical advice and exercises that follow the life-cycle of a production, this book also includes helpful charts, diagrams, templates and tools that break down the fundamental elements of directing a musical in a digestible way that will appeal to first-time, as well as more experienced, directors looking to hone and refine their craft. This invaluable handbook - the first to be published in the post-Covid landscape - will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in directing amateur musical theatre and would like to bring more to, and gain more from, the experience.
The Final Curtain: The Art of Dying on Stage
This is a book about dying, or, more accurately, about the representation of dying in the theatre. Its chief concern is how actors undertook to translate words and concepts into forms legible and significant to an audience. It deals with the ways in which playwrights wrote about death and attitudes towards death in their cultures. Nevertheless, the emphasis is on the practice of acting. Before the nineteenth century, when death began to be confined behind closed doors, it was widely available as a spectacle. Death and the suffering that preceded it were in plain sight; no effort was made to hide the diseased and moribund. The absence of medical means of alleviating pain or of hygienic measures meant that the most distressing and abhorrent aspects of dying were out in the open. The contempt for human life shown by the law-courts and the death penalty for the slightest offence occasioned frequent and enthusiastically attended public executions. In addition, the Church and religion generally hoped, through elaborate rites and ceremonies, both before and after death, to invest it with an edifying value that could be extended for the greater good. The sacred and social ceremony makes a transition into an aesthetic and political performance, marking a more modern frame of mind. Neoclassic decorum eschewed such displays; and, after a heyday of spectacular dying on the nineteenth-century stage, critics again began to insist on more moderate displays. This conformed to the growing emphasis on mental processes and psychological complexity. However, it runs counter to the theatre's need for high color, extreme situations and fanciful invention. Denied house-room in literary drama, these desiderata found a welcome haven in the various manifestations of performance art.
Random Acts of Kindness at the Cat Cafe
In today's world, everyone needs to escape into a wonderful gentle play about a small village cat cafe and the kindness shown to a troubled family from the city by its owner, regular customers and its cats. This is a gentle comedy drama about exactly that and how being kind to each other makes the world a better place.
Paul Green
This anthology examines the life and selected works of North Carolina's most distinguished playwright of the 20th century, Paul Green (1894-1981). Paul Green is best known for his outdoor historical dramas, which are still performed across the United States. However, he was not only a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, but was also an activist committed to human rights, racial equity, prison reform, and ending the death penalty. This anthology includes frank reflections from an award-winning array of contemporary North Carolina writers. Their essays about Green's work and relationships are meant to launch new conversations about a man who was seen as progressive, even radical, in his time. Included writers: Margaret Bauer, Jim Grimsley, Lynden Harris, Marjorie Hudson, Kathryn Hunter-Williams, Jill McCorkle, Ray Owen, Phillip Shabazz, Mike Wiley, ​​and others.
Nightmares of Contemporary Horror Cinema
Nightmares of Contemporary Horror Cinema addresses collections of comprehensive studies on horror within selective chapters, focusing on American horror films in the new millennium. By respecting seminal works in the field, it has a particular concentration on the canons of slashers, the Conjuring universe, the Saw franchise, the world of the latest Scream(s), M. Night Shyamalan's storyworld, the Blumhouse model in horror, the It duology, the Halloween franchise, recent debates on aesthetics in horror, and the issue of elevated horror. It presents specific cases to discover contemporary nightmares within critical examinations. Indeed, this book is designed for researchers, scholars, and academicians.
Pure Entertainment
Pure Entertainment traces how Parsi theatre wedded vernacular narrative and musicality to new stage technologies to create an aesthetic that appealed across classes and communities. Its performing women and female impersonators became the first media stars. It expanded the mythological, historical, and social genres, preparing the ground for the emergence of cinema. By running profitable companies, Bombay troupes travelled to ports like Madras and Rangoon, leaving behind an unmistakable legacy.The fourteen essays in this volume represent Kathryn Hansen's decades of research on the Parsi theatre. Her pioneering scholarship unites lifelong immersion in Indian languages with deep appreciation of oral performance culture and promises fresh insights for both, the general reader and the theatre specialist.
The Tudor Play of Mind
Contrary to the widespread assumption that Elizabethan drama grows out of an essentially homiletic tradition, The Tudor Play of Mind proposes that many important plays--including such diverse works as Gorboduc, Endimion, Tamburlaine, The Spanish Tragedy, Every Man in His Humour, and Bussy D'Ambois--are informed by the ancient rhetorical tradition of posing questions and arguing them in utramque partem emphasized in humanist education. This accounts for the complex and often ambivalent responses they demand. In support of this thesis, Joel B. Altman shows how abstract debate questions were developed into increasingly subtle mimetic fictions in the sixteenth century. He discusses the significance of this process for the drama through detailed analyses of early debate plays, the Terentian commentaries and English comedy, Lyly's court allegories, Senecan tragedy, and the experimental plays of Marlowe. Altman's argument that Tudor playwrights offered their audiences dramatized inquiries will profoundly affect our interpretation of individual plays and our assessment of the larger cultural function of drama in the period. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.
Sonic Bonds
Invisible sonic transmissions are all around, bonding you to other human beings! The world of radio is vast and might surprise you! From hardboiled detectives to pirate broadcasters, Sonic Bonds is a personal book/zine journey that rides the waves from the 1940s to present day, showing just how magical this technology is. Popular music, anarchist DJs, emergency broadcasts, African American history, underground culture, speculative fiction dramas... radio reflects all the things that make us interesting and human.19 black and white illustrations and 8 full colour radio art. Available in paperback, ebook, linked PDF, and audio book form. Audio book is ready by author and contains 32 examples of full vintage radio dramas. Book, linked PDF, and ebook contain professional indexes.
Tiktok Broadway
Are you a musical theatre fan who loves TikTok? Or are you curious about how this social media app has changed musical theatre fandom - and even the concept of the musical itself? TikTok Broadway: Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age takes readers inside the world of TikTok Broadway, where fans create, expand, and canonize musical theatre through viral videos. It argues that TikTok democratizes musical theatre fan cultures and spaces, creating a new canon of musical theatre that reflects the preferences and passions of the fans. Readers will also see how TikTok Broadway influences other aspects of U.S. popular culture, from Broadway shows to TV adaptations. From Six and Beetlejuice to Wicked and Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, this book covers the most popular and innovative musical theatre content on TikTok. Author Trevor Boffone, a musical theatre scholar and a TikTok creator, shows how fans use the app to express their love for musical theatre, and how they collaborate to produce original works, such as Bridgerton: The Musical. TikTok Broadway: Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age shows how the app puts power in the hands of the fans.
Dismantling the masculine power in Ibsen's plays in the light of gender studies
Scientific Study from the year 2023 in the subject Theater Studies, Dance, Ibn Tofail University (faculty of languages, literature, and arts), course: theatre studies, language: English, abstract: This article is an attempt to analyze the presence of feminist issues and mechanisms for dismantling male dominance within the theatrical discourse, through the lens of social drama in the work of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It provides an analytical reading in light of social gender theories for his famous play "A Doll's House." The article also summarizes the feminist language within the play and explores how it can be leveraged towards writing that champions women's issues and social balance.
Contemporary Irish Theatre
This open access book is a new survey of theatre practices in Ireland from 1957 to the present. Part I: Histories, situates the theatrical activity of twentieth and twenty-first century Ireland within its social and political contexts, identifies key practitioners, landmark productions, institutions, festivals, and seminal revivals. Part II: Theories, offers five key theoretical frameworks - nation, language, body, space and interculturalism - to examine contemporary Irish theatre practices. Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance ultimately offers a more extensive story of contemporary Irish theatre documenting the diversity of practices and contributors that have populated the contemporary Irish theatre landscape since 1957.
Funkerella
Funkerella is a delightful and original rendition of the old folks' tale Cinderella-only with unique twists of modernization and fun. Children and adults alike will love its storyline and quirky characters as they read about how an unlikely, shy, and unknown young lady (Tiffany Royale) is magically transformed into a beautiful and swanky young princess inspite of everything Mean Mean Mother Beatrice and her three evil daughters do to try to prevent it from happening. The mesmerizing story is spellbinding and will hold young readers laughingly captive for long periods at a time. Every creature in the story has a unique role, but when combined they make up one wonderfully delightful cast of critters that are uniquely empowered to deliver a heart throbbing ending that will leave everyone laughing and perhaps dancing. Funkerella is a wonderful story whether read alone, with others, or as a member of its cast. There is absolutely nothing about this story not to love.
Writing for Vaudeville
Writing for Vaudeville by Brett Page is one of the early comprehensive guides to writing material for vaudeville performances in the early 20th century. Vaudeville was the most prominent form of entertainment in the United States, featuring a variety of acts including comedy, juggling, magic, acrobatics, monologues, and more. Page's book offers practical advice to his contemporaries, including insights into the structure, style, and techniques of creating successful vaudeville routines. He covers topics like character development, dialogue, pacing, pentameter, and audience engagement- ultimately providing aspiring performers and writers with valuable tools to craft their acts. Throughout the early 20th century, vaudeville was a highly competitive industry. Performers needed to innovate constantly in order to captivate audiences. Writing for Vaudeville served as a resource for both seasoned professionals and newcomers, helping them understand the nuances of the theatrical format, developing material that would resonate with audiences. Page's book-and this reprint-contribute to the documentation and preservation of vaudeville as an art form. As vaudeville declined in popularity with the rise of other forms of entertainment such as radio, film, and television, this text helps keep the techniques and traditions of vaudeville alive for future generations to study and appreciate.
Voluptuous Terrors, Volume 6
Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery - not least in the cult and exploitation genres, for which compositions almost invariably included curvaceous female figures in jeopardy, juxtaposed with the iconography of fantasy and terror.VOLUPTUOUS TERRORS 6 showcases 120 film posters by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, created for both indigenous and foreign-language film productions. Classic exploitation, pulp horror, science fiction, Eurospy, crime, mondo and giallo movies all figure in full-color, full-page images highlighting some of the world's most innovative and seductive poster design.
I Am Poetry
★★★★★ i AM Poetry: Poems, Prose, HaikuAdriana Rosales, also known as The Latina Poet, presents i AM Poetry, an evocative collection of poems, prose, and haiku. This collection spans decades of heartfelt writing from 1990 to 2024, encapsulating the richness of life's journey. Through poignant reflections, vivid imagery, and rhythmic cadences, Rosales explores themes of love, identity, nature, and social justice. ♥♥♥♥♥✔Her work celebrates her Mexican heritage while addressing the universal human experience, bridging cultural divides with Spanglish expressions and deep emotional resonance. i AM Poetry invites readers to delve into the intimate and transformative moments that define our existence, offering a tapestry of emotions and experiences that resonate with both the heart and soul.✔This collection also features musical arrangements for many of the poems, bringing a unique auditory dimension to the reading experience. Most of the poems have been transformed into songs and can be enjoyed for free on YouTube, enhancing the emotional depth and connection with Rosales' lyrical artistry.From the tender whisper of love to the profound call for social change, Rosales' words are a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of resilience, hope, and the beauty of the human condition.★★★★★
The Actor's Guide
Are you an aspiring actor feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? The Actor's Guide: An Insider's Manual To Launching Your Acting Career by Sarah Valentine is your perfect starting point. Drawing from her extensive experience both behind and in front of the camera, Sarah offers a treasure trove of advice and encouragement. With a blend of personal anecdotes, humorous stories, and professional insights, this guidebook walks you through every essential aspect of starting your acting career-from crafting the perfect headshots to understanding the intricacies of contracts.Whether you're just embarking on your journey or feeling stuck and in need of motivation, Sarah's guide is designed to remind you that there's always something you can do to advance your career. The book is packed with valuable material and resources accessible through Sarah's website, and it features a bonus Q&A session with award-winning actress Holly Hunter. The Actor's Guide isn't just informative; it's an entertaining read that ensures there's something for everyone. Get ready to take your first steps with confidence and a smile!
