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The Actor in the Space: The Influence of Space on the Construction and Creation of the Role of Macbeth

Obney, David M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1191335507

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2007, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Theatre Arts.
Space is an essential tool for actors. An actor must perceive the space and use it – all of it, not only the stage area. An actor must learn to see the space for what it is—the literal space of the theatre so he or she is not swept away into a world built solely in his imagination. The actor should learn to use the different landmarks to guide his precise actions. An actor must work to own the space, so he or she feels at home in the theatre. The actor must sensitize himself to the space, training himself to be a highly sensitive organism capable of instant, precise reactions to the stimuli found within. The actor must learn to trust his intimate knowledge of the space, stay within the moment, and extend his energy beyond the stage. The actor must understand how his or her internal space must be cleared of clutter so that he or she might connect to the external space. The actor should know that the space of the text promises a wealth of information, but the text must be woven into the physical acting score. The actor should be vigilant to remain attentive to all areas of space, including the space between.
James Slowiak (Advisor)
117 p.
acting process; space; internal space; external space; Macbeth; scansion; text; textual analysis; rehearsal behavior; sacred space; actor's tools; controlling the space; linear movement; curved movement; movements; engaging body and mind

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  • Obney, D. M. (2007). The Actor in the Space: The Influence of Space on the Construction and Creation of the Role of Macbeth [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1191335507

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Obney, David. The Actor in the Space: The Influence of Space on the Construction and Creation of the Role of Macbeth. 2007. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1191335507.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Obney, David. "The Actor in the Space: The Influence of Space on the Construction and Creation of the Role of Macbeth." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1191335507

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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