The Need for Words: Voice and the Text (Performance Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1474273556 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As one of the world's leading voice coaches, she describes practical ways to approach language, and uses Shakespeare, Romantic poetry, modern prose and a range of other texts to help each of us discover our own unique need for words.In Part One the author attacks the myth that there is only one correct way to speak by clearing away the blocks than can make language inaccessible. It brings a renewed focus on the language of power – spoken in the worlds of politicians and company directors – which will give readers an insight into the potency of clear, direct communication. A revised edition of her seminal work on words, from groundbreaking voice coach Patsy Rodenburg. In this bestselling sequel to her classic The Right to Speak, Patsy Rodenburg explores how we speak, what we speak and the impact of the spoken word. Finally, new language exercises provide readers with unmediated access to this new research, allowing them to practise and master the language and words that drive the modern world.. Part Two, a series of language and text exercises, connects the
I know Patsy to be a gifted voice and speech coach. Grudgingly conceding the role of the director, they still think the words speak for themselves. I do recommend it to anyone who needs to use words with clarity and passion. It takes you on an extraordinary voyage of discovery through the worlds of language and texts. Trevor Nunn Playwrights, a complacent lot, tend to think that their text says it all. In The Need for Words she provides practical and imaginative means for getting to the heart of the text and making the necessi
. Patsy has worked regularly with some of the best-known actors and biggest names in theatre, film and television including: Nicole Kidman, Rachel Weisz, Emily Watson, Jude Law, Tom Wilkinson, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall and David Schwimmer. She has worked extensiv