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Series: Applause Books
Medium: 5 DVD Set & TeacherÂ’s Guide
Publisher: The Working Arts Library/Applause
Author: Cicely Berry
Featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Emily Watson, Robert Sean Leonard, Helen Hunt, Blythe Danner, Toby Stephens, Kate Burton, Victor Garber, Clare Danes and other fine actors. The complete set is accompanied by a 128-page Guide for Teachers by Cicely Berry.
Twenty actors from both sides of the Atlantic, most of whom had never met before, convened in New York for three days of intensive Shakespeare training workshops. The group, which included Emily Watson, Helen Hunt, Samuel L. Jackson, Victor Garber, Blythe Danner, Lindsay Duncan, Toby Stephens, Claire Danes, Cherry Jones, Tony Goldwyn, and Robert Sean Leonard, didn't sign up to demonstrate how to perform Shakespeare for the general edification of the theatre-going public. Their reason for attending these master classes was entirely selfish. They flew in from Hollywood and London for the chance to study with the Royal Shakespeare Company's legendary voice and speech teacher, Cicely Berry, the subject of the PBS documentary Where Words Prevail.
A five-part educational video series for students of literature, speech, and theatre arts, WORKING SHAKESPEARE, is the record of these historic instructional workshops of major British and American actors together delving into the structure, imagery, meaning and power of Shakespeare's language. Jeremy Irons introduces each program and describes its educational themes and instructional purposes. Irons urges actors, students, and fans of Shakespeare everywhere to pay heed to the lively proceedings to enhance their fluency and ultimately enjoyment of Shakespeare.
“Awe-inspiring and captivating….Experience Shakespeare as it was/is intended by transforming mere words into vivid, thought-provoking emotions. The viewers are mesmerized by this tiny woman as they witness the joy of fulfillment and revelation of inspired learning on the faces of those she instructs. WORKING SHAKESPEARE is an extremely valuable teaching tool. Academic libraries with strong literature and theater or drama departments would be remiss if they fail to purchase it, in spite of the cost. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.” - LIBRARY JOURNAL
“21 high-profile veterans of stage and screen on a mission to brush up their Shakespeare with fabled RSC voice director. A real workout homing in on the use of language, vocal preparation, movement all the hidden aspects of reading and performing Shakesepare….And you don’t have to be an aspiring actor to appreciate these workshops. They have much to offer any theatergoer who wants a real understanding of the plays.” - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
“Adrenaline flowed freely as the actors pitched into Ms. Berry’s vocal and physical exercises….She guided the actors into becoming a combined force exploring the drama of language.” - THE NEW YORK TIMES
5 DVDs - Over 7 hours
ISBN: 1557835381
UPC: 073999146547
Width: 5.50
Length: 7.50
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