An Actor's Tricks

In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of expertise

The book combines principles and techniques from both Western and Eastern disciplines of acting to provide a masterful study essential for every actor and director

Drawing on an unrivalled wealth and range of expertise in the fields of acting, directing and training, Yoshi Oida and Lorna Marshall provide an authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor

Beginning with the daily preparation to train the body, it moves to the process of rehearsal for a performance right up to the moment when the actor steps onstage

In scrutinising the process of performance from the twin perspectives of the actor and director, An Actor's Tricks is filled with hints, insights and stories from productions with Peter Brook and from around the world

An Appendix of practical exercises is included for the actor to follow

There's also a Foreword by Peter Brook

Lorna Marshall teaches physical acting at RADA and works internationally as a director and performance consultant in opera, circus and theatre

Yoshi Oida, a Japanese actor and director, has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris where he became a leading member and trainer