{"product_id":"an-acrobat-of-the-heart-a-physical-approach-to-acting-inspired-by-the-work-of-jerzy-grotowski-paperback","title":"An Acrobat of the Heart: A Physical Approach to Acting Inspired by the Work of Jerzy Grotowski - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Wangh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourageous and compelling, an invaluable resource for actors, directors, and teachers that can open a pathway to inner creativity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The actor will do, in public, what is considered impossible.\" When the renowned Polish director Jerzy Grotowski began his 1967 American workshop with these words, his students were stunned. But within four weeks they themselves had experienced the \"impossible.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAn Acrobat of the Heart, \u003c\/i\u003e teacher-director-playwright Stephen Wangh draws on Grotowski's insights and on the work of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and others to bridge the gap between rigorous physical training and practical scene and character technique. Wangh's students give candid descriptions of their struggles and breakthroughs, demonstrating how to transform these remarkable lessons into a personal journey of artistic growth.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Vintage Original \u003cbr\u003e\"The actor will do, in public, what is considered impossible.\" When the renowned Polish director Jerzy Grotowski began his 1967 American workshop with these words, his students were stunned. But within four weeks they themselves had experienced the \"impossible.\" \u003cbr\u003eIn An Acrobat of the Heart, teacher-director-playwright Stephen Wangh reveals how Jerzy Grotowski's physical exercises can open a pathway to the actor's inner creativity. Drawing on Grotowski's insights and on the work of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and others, Wangh bridges the gap between rigorous physical training and practical scene and character technique. Wangh's students give candid descriptions of their struggles and breakthroughs, demonstrating how to transform these remarkable lessons into a personal journey of artistic growth. Courageous and compelling, An Acrobat of the Heart is an invaluable resource for actors, directors, and teachers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEPHEN WANGH\u003c\/b\u003e, is a director, acting teacher and the author of fifteen plays. He was Associate Writer for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Laramie Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Emmy nomination 2002), a co-writer of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe People's Temple \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Glickman Award: Best Play in the Bay Area 2005), and dramaturg of Moisés Kaufman's\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eGross Indecency.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e His latest play, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMisconceptions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003epremiered in New York in May, 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Steve is the author of two books about teaching acting: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Acrobat of the Heart, a Physical Approach to Acting Inspired by the Work of Jerzy Grotowski \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Teaching: Empowering Students in the Performing Arts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. He has taught acting at Emerson College, at Naropa University, and at NYU, where he is now Arts Professor Emeritus. During the past few years, Steve has also been training actors in Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok and at the Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine. He lives in Brattleboro, VT. www.stephenwangh.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.03 x 5.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067264954502,"sku":"9780375706721","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/ZFx7RUhPcZ9780375706721.webp?v=1781475101","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/an-acrobat-of-the-heart-a-physical-approach-to-acting-inspired-by-the-work-of-jerzy-grotowski-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}