Clark M.R. - Singing, Acting & Movement In Opera

Singing, Acting and Movement in Opera is designed for use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers. Drawing on years of research teaching and performing Mark Ross Clark provides an overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor encouraging the student s active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of opera performance creating synergies among vocal performance character development facial expression and movement on the stage. The book presents important information about stagecraft characterization posture historical styles performance anxiety aria and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with performers directors conductors coaches composers and teachers offer insights and advice allowing the reader to meet the artists. An appendix by postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students teachers professionals and general readers alike.