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The Integrated Actor

Imagination, Body, Breath, Voice
Brief Description
Combining work on physical and vocal embodiment with exercises in imagination and interpretation, this book facilitates a fuller, freer, and more complete use of the self when it comes to creating a role. Building on established methodologies and existing research, such as the Alexander Technique, Estill... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Combining work on physical and vocal embodiment with exercises in imagination and interpretation, this book facilitates a fuller, freer and more complete use of the self when it comes to creating a role.

Combining work on physical and vocal embodiment with exercises in imagination and interpretation, this book facilitates a fuller, freer and more complete use of the self when it comes to creating a role.

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Combining work on physical and vocal embodiment with exercises in imagination and interpretation, this book facilitates a fuller, freer, and more complete use of the self when it comes to creating a role.

Building on established methodologies and existing research, such as the Alexander Technique, Estill Voice Craft, polyvagal theory, and works by major practitionersβ€”including Michael Langham, Niamh Dowling, Glen Park, Carolyn Serota, Sally Grace, Patsy Rodenburg, Cicely Berry, Kristin Linklater, and Josephine Estillβ€”The Integrated Actor offers a holistic approach to voice work and acting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350441330

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Illustration: 3 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Alex Taylor teaches at the Birmingham School of Acting, UK. Previously, he was Head of Voice at Rose Bruford, UK; Director of the School of Theatre at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK; one of the Master Teachers at the Juilliard School, US; and Head of Voice and Movement at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He has directed productions for the National Theatre of Korea and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and led masterclasses in acting and voice at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and the University of Korea. He has also worked at the RSC as a voice coach on a number of productions.

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