{"product_id":"9780253109392","title":"Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera: A Guide to Singer-getics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"... a remarkable collection of observations and reflections on past\u003cbr\u003e experiences by many excellent artists and teachers that will doubtless help... those\u003cbr\u003e interested in creating 'opera magic.'\" -- Tito\u003cbr\u003e Capobianco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinging, Acting, and Movement in Opera is designed for\u003cbr\u003e use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers.\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on years of research, teaching, and performing, Mark Ross Clark provides an\u003cbr\u003e overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor, encouraging the student's\u003cbr\u003e active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known\u003cbr\u003e works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of\u003cbr\u003e opera performance, creating synergies among vocal performance, character\u003cbr\u003e development, facial expression, and movement on the stage. The book presents\u003cbr\u003e important information about stagecraft, characterization, posture, historical\u003cbr\u003e styles, performance anxiety, aria, and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with\u003cbr\u003e performers, directors, conductors, coaches, composers, and teachers offer insights\u003cbr\u003e and advice, allowing the reader to \"meet the artists.\" An appendix by\u003cbr\u003e postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and\u003cbr\u003e self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students,\u003cbr\u003e teachers, professionals, and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084683198704,"sku":"9780253109392","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/294521946.png?v=1738636324","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780253109392","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}