Inner Monologue in Acting

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What should an actor be thinking onstage? This overlooked, important question is the crux of this new book that combines psychological theory, numerous practical exercises, and a thorough and wide-reaching examination of inner monologue in various forms including film, musical theatre, and comedy.

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction

Acting

Inner Monologue (IM) in Basic Psychology

IM Everyday

Pages 21-26

IM in Acting

Pages 27-38

IM as Enemy

Pages 39-45

IM versus Subtext

Pages 47-54

IM in Transitions

Pages 55-60

IM Alone Onstage

Pages 61-68

IM in Objective/Tactic/Obstacle

Pages 69-80

IM Out of Your Head

Pages 81-92

IM in Script Scoring

Pages 93-113

IM in Drama

Pages 115-120

IM in Film

Pages 121-126

IM in Classical Theatre

Pages 127-136

IM in Musical Theatre

Pages 137-145

IM in Comedy

Pages 147-156

IM in Style

Pages 157-169

IM in Auditions

Pages 171-178

Reviews

"This is a great book; it will be useful in the classroom and in production practice. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Readers at all levels." - CHOICE

"Through the examination of self as a person, self as an actor, and self as a character, each chapter aims to ignite the actor's inner voice and imagination in a manner that fills them up and carbonates them. The detailed examination of the inner monologue that lives in the transitions between lines and the silences between characters is ultimately a life-long lesson for actors of all ages, making this book appropriate for even the most seasoned of actors." - Kevin Connell, Professor of Theatre Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, USA

"I guarantee that actors, acting teachers, and directors will read this book and want to immediately apply the principles and exercises outlined therein. It is certainly an important concept in acting and all too often not explained well in acting texts. I am positive I will retain it as an important teaching tool in all levels of acting and auditioning." - Deborah Jordan, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Program Head, Acting & Directing, Jacksonville University, Florida, USA

About the author

Rob Roznowski is Associate Professor and Head of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, USA.

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