Focusing on practical and theoretical aspects, this series offers five distinct approaches to acting, catering to both beginners and experienced performers. Kaplan emphasizes identifying tasks, playing episodes, building images, understanding the play's world, and storytelling. Each approach is designed to enhance an actor's skills and deepen their understanding of the craft, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their acting technique.
Focusing on practical applications for actors, this guide presents a ten-part plan for analyzing plays and developing individual roles. It emphasizes the importance of a world of the play analysis, beneficial for both heightened and realistic dramas, including works by Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams. The book offers strategies for rehearsal and performance, along with examples from film, encouraging actors to explore the distinct rules governing characters across different playwrights.
The collection features a series of essays by David Kaplan, showcasing his insights and reflections on various topics. Each piece delves into philosophical inquiries, exploring the nature of knowledge, reality, and human understanding. Kaplan's writing is marked by clarity and depth, inviting readers to engage with complex ideas in a thought-provoking manner. Through his unique perspective, the essays contribute to ongoing discussions in contemporary philosophy and challenge conventional thinking.
Focusing on quantitative methods in the social sciences, this handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for educators, students, and researchers. It features contributions from leading methodologists who explain various techniques while also providing critical insights. Each chapter emphasizes the practical application of these methods to real-world social science issues, enhancing its value as a resource for understanding and applying quantitative research effectively.
Exploring the evolution and application of anthropological theory, this collection of essays addresses key questions surrounding its definition, development, and validation. The editors curate diverse perspectives that illuminate the complexities of anthropological thought, making it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary debates and methodologies within the field.
Focusing on practical exercises and text analysis techniques, this book enhances performance skills and offers a working vocabulary for actors. It draws from film examples and explores how alternative approaches can broaden Stanislavsky's vision. By distinguishing Stanislavsky's original concepts from misinterpretations in America, it clarifies the differences between The System and "The Method." This volume serves as the first part in a series aimed at deepening the understanding of acting methodologies.
The Second Edition of this work offers a comprehensive update on structural equation modeling (SEM) in social and behavioral sciences, reflecting recent advancements in the field. It is organized into three distinct sections, providing readers with a clear framework for understanding SEM concepts, methodologies, and applications. This structured approach enhances accessibility for both beginners and experienced researchers, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their knowledge of SEM techniques and their practical implications.
Practical techniques for actors to develop both external and internal imagery in rehearsal and performance are central to this guide. It provides strategies for text analysis focused on imagery and methods to enhance and sustain this imagery during performances. The book also includes examples from film and acting history, distinguishing between "the Method" and Stanislavsky's System, while explaining the advantages of each approach.