Acting ― Psychophysical Phenomenon and Process

What is the relationship between 'body' and 'mind', 'inner' and 'outer' in any approach to acting? How have different modes of actor training shaped actors' experiences of acting and how they understand their work? Phillip B. Zarrilli, Jerri Daboo and Rebecca Loukes offer insight into such questions, analysing acting as a psychophysical phenomenon and process across cultures and disciplines, and providing in-depth accounts of culturally and historically specific approaches to acting. Individual chapters explore:

‧ psychophysical acting and the legacy of Stanislavsky
‧ European psychophysical practices of dance and theatre
‧ traditional and contemporary psychophysical approaches to performance in India and Japan
‧ insights from the new sciences on the 'situated bodymind' of the actor
‧ intercultural perspectives on acting

This lively study is ideal for students and practitioners alike.

Phillip B. Zarrilli is Professor of Performance Practice at the University of Exeter, UK, and the founding Artistic Director of The Llanarth Group, Wales, UK.

Jerri Daboo is Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of Exeter, UK, and has worked as a performer and director for many years.
Rebecca Loukes is Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of Exeter, UK, and Co-Artistic Director of RedCape Theatre, UK.