{"title":"Herb Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a vibrant exploration of the performing arts, blending wit and insight to illuminate the craft of theatre. His works invite readers to engage deeply with dramatic expression, often highlighting the playful and unexpected aspects of Shakespearean performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Parker's books provide both inspiration and a fresh perspective on timeless classics. His writing encourages a bold and imaginative approach to acting, making the stage a space for creativity and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acting-shakespeare-is-outrageous-by-herb-parker-9780415790444","title":"Acting Shakespeare is Outrageous!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming the work of William Shakespeare can be daunting to new actors. Author Herb Parker posits that his work is played easier if actors think of the plays as happening out of outrageous situations, and remember just how non-realistic and presentational Shakespeare's plays were meant to be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plays are driven by language and the spoken word, and the themes and plots are absolutely out of the ordinary and fantastic—the very definition of \u003cem\u003eoutrageous\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith exercises, improvisations, and coaching points, \u003cem\u003eActing Shakespeare is Outrageous!\u003c\/em\u003e helps actors use the words Shakespeare wrote as a tool to perform him, and to create exciting and moving performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604890894572,"sku":"9780415790444","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415790444-acting-shakespeare-is-outrageous.jpg?v=1778114597"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/herb-parker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}