The Actor And His Body

by Litz Pisk

The most significant book on theatre movement in the English language, by one of its finest and most influential teachers




Litz Pisk examines the emotional and psychological impulses that motivate an actor in his role on the stage. Her theory is illuminated by her comments on specific texts and the relationship between meaning and movement. The Actor and His Body is also a practical manual for keeping the body physically fit and responsive which includes suggested workouts for keeping the body 'tuned'. The structure of the body is illustrated in the most direct possible way by a special series of x-ray pictures which appear at the back of the book as well as the author's own line drawings of the body in motion.

Genres: Theatre

Paperback

First published November 1, 1977

About the author

Litz Pisk was a movement teacher and movement director who worked in British theatre.

Reviews

[Lulu Fitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great resource on Movement training. A must read for actors, especially in the theatre, as well as people who work with actors. I appreciated the clipped poems and excerpts from theatre as exercises for the reader.
I am excited to re-jig my daily practice. I have never before understood the importance of a daily practice for movers in the theatre UNTIL NOW! Really great text.

[Regret Husk · Rating 4 out of 5]

great fun with a friend