{"title":"Claire Porter","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaire Porter specialises in books that explore the art of performance through practical, embodied techniques. Readers can expect insightful guides that blend movement theory with creative practice, offering valuable tools for actors and performers seeking to deepen their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Laban Workbook for Actors\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects a thoughtful approach to arts and culture, inviting engagement with the physicality of performance and the expressive potential of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-laban-workbook-for-actors-by-katya-bloom-9781474220675","title":"The Laban Workbook for Actors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Laban Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by five internationally recognised movement experts, this textbook is divided into single-authored chapters, each of which includes a short contextual essay followed by a series of insight-bearing exercises. These expert views, honed in the creation of individual approaches to training and coaching actors, provide a versatile range of theory and practice in the creative process of crafting theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhanced expressivity of body and voice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClearer storytelling, both physical and vocal, facilitating the embodiment of playwrights’ intentions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing many exercises exploring the application of Laban Movement Studies to text, character, scene work, and devised performances - as well as revealing the creative potential of the body itself - \u003ci\u003eThe Laban Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for actors, teachers, directors and choreographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471800942828,"sku":"9781474220675","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474220675-the-laban-workbook-for-actors.jpg?v=1775255336"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/claire-porter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}