The Power of Acting

Josephine Larsen

• Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781915229106
• eBook ISBN: 9781915229113
• Topic: Media & Performing Arts
• Subtopic: Acting & Auditioning

ACTINGis a vast and relatively unknown subject... for many. And yet millions are fascinated by it. Why? The answer is because this all-encompassing human art form is as fundamental to the self-actualisation of a human being as reading, writing and maths. We sense this. We know it. Surely the possession of such knowledge would be of great advantage in any profession, in any walk of life, and not just the preserve of stage and film?Why are we not taught these playful and transformative skills in school? This book uncovers why, and reveals top acting secrets, techniques and games that will dramatically change the way you see yourself and the world around you. 'This is a wonderfully helpful book regarding the importance of adults learning to play again, in order to free themselves from the oppressive everyday tramlines we follow... Josephine is a great inspiration to many people and this book will show you why.' Peter Richardson- founder of the COMIC STRIP troupe'Sculptress of the creative spirit, enkindling in even our most timid selves a passion for play, interconnectedness, listening, ritual and generosity on all of life's stages, Josephine is an indelible force of love and wisdom, at once ready for a fit of laughteror all hell to break loose. For her teachings and humanity, my immeasurable gratitude! Watch out for that fourth wall; you might fall through it reading this book.' Seumas F. Sargent, Performer, Blue Man Group, Berlin 'You're a rock, an inspiration, a star-I wish to the heavens I'd had teachers like you when I was at school! My God, I could have done anything.' Richard Down- a player 'My life changed beyond all recognition during the last four years coming to your classes with many, many challenges. The safe loving environment you created has been a great source of strength-even when I have been unable to attend! It has been a very important part of my liberation.' Louise Gough- a player

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Dedication
• Epigraph
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Contents
• CHAPTER 1: Oases for Child-Like Play
• CHAPTER 2: Parallel Worlds
• CHAPTER 3: Invisible Walls
• CHAPTER 4: To Be or Not to Be
• CHAPTER 5: The Games
• Copyright