Speaking the Speech: An Actor's Guide to Shakespeare by Giles Block (English) Pa

Description: Speaking the Speech by Giles Block, Mark Rylance Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An invaluable book for actors and directors who want to improve their understanding of Shakespeares language in order to speak it better. Publisher Description Why does Shakespeare write in the way he does? And how can actors and directors get the most out of his incomparable plays?In Speaking the Speech, Giles Block – Master of the Words at Shakespeares Globe – sets out to answer these two simple questions. The result is the most authoritative, most comprehensive book yet written on speaking Shakespeares words.Throughout the book, the author subjects Shakespeares language to rigorous examination, illuminating his extraordinary ability to bring his characters to life by a simple turn of phrase, a breath or even a pause. Block shows how we can only fully understand these characters, and the meaning of the plays, by speaking the words out loud.Drawing on characters from across all of Shakespeares plays – and looking in detail at Macbeth, The Winters Tale, Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing – Block covers everything the actor needs to know, including: the essential distinctions between prose, rhymed verse and unrhymed verse, and the different strategies to be used when speaking them; the difference between you and thou; Shakespeares use of silence; and the vital importance of paying attention to Shakespeares original punctuation.Speaking the Speech is a book for actors and directors who want to improve their understanding of Shakespeares language in order to speak it better. It is also a fascinating read for anyone who wants to deepen their appreciation of Shakespeares language and the way it comes to life when spoken aloud.We call Giles our Text Guru at the Globe, partly in jest, and partly out of respect for the depth of his knowledge, the gentleness of his teaching, and the sudden illuminations he can throw across a play. If this book can afford even a small part of the pleasure and insight Giles can provide in person, then it will be a great asset. Dominic Dromgoole, Artistic Director, Shakespeares GlobeGiles deepened my love for Shakespeare and for the way we all speak. I trust you will have a similar experience reading his book. Mark Rylance, from his ForewordThe remarkable clarity of this book is born of the authors deep knowledge and experience of Shakespeares language... Whatever your background and experience of working with Shakespeare, you will find new and refreshing insights here— National Drama - Drama magazineAny student embarking on training, or any actor who wants to know more about Shakespeares words and how to speak them, will learn a lot from this book— The StageIf you want to know how to do something well, find yourself the best expert in the field and get them to teach you. Giles Block is currently Master of the Words at Shakespeares Globe Theatre, and has been since its opening in 1999. ... I will certainly be using [his book] the next time I direct Shakespeare.— Teaching Drama MagazineA fascinating Virgilian tour through the circles of Shakespeares language... This is a guide providing answers, in a craft demanding the rituals of mystery— Times Literary SupplementFresh and innovative... a useful and valuable addition to the field of Shakespeare scholarship— ReviewsGate.comA tour de force from a theatrical insider... a handbook that Hamlet might have given to his players— Ink Pellet magazine Author Biography Giles Block is Master of the Words at Shakespeares Globe.Mark Rylance is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He has played many of the great Shakespearean roles, both for the Royal Shakespeare Company and as Artistic Director of Shakespeares Globe (1996-2006).He has won numerous awards for roles in London and on Broadway, most famously in Jez Butterworths Jerusalem, in which he created the role of Johnny Rooster Byron. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Steven Spielbergs Bridge of Spies (2015), and played the part of the BFG in Spielbergs film adaptation of Roald Dahls book. On television he played Thomas Cromwell in the BBCs acclaimed dramatisation of Hilary Mantels Wolf Hall, directed by Peter Kosminsky.As a writer, his plays include I Am Shakespeare (Chichester Festival Theatre, 2007) and Nice Fish (co-written with Louis Jenkins; Guthrie Theater, US, 2013; New York and West End, 2016).Mark Rylance was knighted in the 2017 New Year honours list.Photo by Simon Annand Details ISBN 1848421915 ISBN-13 9781848421912 Title Speaking the Speech Author Giles Block, Mark Rylance Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 384 Publisher Nick Hern Books GE_Item_ID:159350442; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. 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