{"product_id":"9781350502963","title":"Dramatic Art Meisner and the Contemporary Actor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDramatic Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeisner and the Contemporary Actor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhilippe Bosher\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Acting \u0026amp; Auditioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA precise and playful exploration of Sanford Meisner's acting technique as a means of creating meaningful performances that draw audiences in, from a voice in an emerging generation of teachers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Offering a refreshing perspective, this book weaves self-compassion, mindfulness and contemporary insight into Meisner's approach to actor training. Through practical exercises, theory made clear and personal experience, this book helps demystify the craft of acting and gives you the tools to connect with yourself, your partner and the audience to move, stir and awaken the audience's shared humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book unfolds in three parts: from the foundational theory and practice of listening to its embodiment within fictional circumstances and finally its integration with a writer's text. Here, the written word is brought to life and the actor is empowered to infuse their performance with deep personal meaning.\u003cbr\u003eThis book invites you to access your full potential through welcoming your subconscious creativity, freeing your instincts and understanding how preparation and craft serve the moment-to-moment nature of the actor's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhilippe Bosher\u003c\/b\u003e has taught and directed at LAMDA as Lead Practitioner of Acting, as well as teaching at Italia Conti, the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and the Actor's Studio. He also founded Drama Lab, an accessible training course for young actors and Communion Acting that offers on-going training to graduates.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350502963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223595286668,"sku":"9781350502963","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_a04720c9-19cd-4d56-812c-1c6518934457.jpg?v=1783078451","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350502963","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}