"Any student of acting must begin by reawakening his or her ability
to play like a child. The Natural Actor focuses on stimulating this
ability using simple, natural, easily understood techniques. First,
students train their instruments: body, voice, mind, and spirit.
The trained instrument is then used to practice the craft of acting
through games, improvisation, and open scenes. Journal prompts
encourage critical thinking about the learning process. Physical
training is integrated into activities that develop the imagination
and strengthen the ability to work with others. Aristotle observed
that acting is an innate part of human nature. The Natural Actor
gives students the emotional guidance and practical tools needed to
rediscover that innate ability. The book is ideal for college-level
performing arts classes. Written from a position of emotional
sensitivity and abundance, The Natural Actor will help any student
who wishes to release the actor within and explore the creative
self."
Mary Kate Caffrey received her MA in theatre from Northwestern
University. She has taught undergraduate acting at a number of
universities, community colleges, and conservatories on the East
Coast. She is currently Professor of Communicative Arts at
Massasoit Community College and Lecturer in Performing Arts at The
University of Massachusetts, Boston. She has directed productions
at numerous theatres in the New England area. Before becoming a
founding member and Co-Artistic Director of Threshold Theatre, she
was Artistic Director at the Triangle Theater and Education
Director at the New Theater, both in Boston, MA.
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