Movement for Actors

by Nicole Potter (Editor)

Experts in a wide array of disciplines provide remarkable insight into the Alexander technique, the use of psychological gesture, period movement, the work of Rudolph Laban, postmodern choreography, and Suzuki training, to name but a few. Those who want to pursue serious training will be able to consult the appendix for listings of the best teachers and schools in the country. This inspiring collection is a must read for all actors, directors, and teachers of theater looking for stimulation and new approaches.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction, Reference

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[StephieJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Invaluable teaching tool! If you're wondering if you should purchase for that reason: yes. It will reinforce your knowledge, give you more, and inspire all sorts of projects/exercises/thoughts about acting.

[Vino.S · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I have been reading this book for the past four months, and today, when I finally finished it, I felt a little sad. Not because the book disappointed me, but because I know I’m leaving behind something that gave me so many beautiful ideas and experiences every time I opened it.

This book made me feel proud to say, “I am an artist. I am an actor.” 🎭❤️

It didn’t just teach me about movement and acting. It gave me a deeper understanding of myself — both internally and externally. It helped me look at my body, my mind, my emotions, my creativity, and my way of living from a different perspective.

Every time I read it, I felt like I discovered something new about myself. It became more than just a book about acting; it became part of my personal journey as an artist.

And if someone asks me, “Who is your favourite hero?”

After reading this book, I can proudly say:

“Me.” ❤️🎭

I have so much love and gratitude for this book and for the editors and contributors who brought these ideas together. Thank you, Nicole Potter, Barbara Adrian, and Mary Fleischer, for creating something that can inspire actors not only on stage, but also in life.

I will definitely carry the lessons and feelings from this book with me for a long time.

Thank you, Movement for Actors. ❤️🎭
You were not just a book I read — you became a part of my journey.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of essays, perfect for anyone who wants to be exposed to a wide variety of techniques. The authors are very knowledgable, the essays fascinating and well written, and the bibliography helps the reader to further explore any techniques they find themselves drawn to. Highly recommended!

[Jennifer Worrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read that writing in deep third is a lot like method acting, so I thought I'd read up. This is great if you plan on fully performing your work; there are exercises that use the full range of motion. However, if you're looking on just inhabiting your character's mind and voice, there are still some great tips, but you might want to focus on another aspect of the subject.