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Speech and Movement on the Stage
Paperback
Public Speaking & Speech WritingActing & AuditioningGeneral Drama
ISBN13: 9781026001196
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Speech and Movement on the Stage is an essential manual for actors and performers, focusing on the core physical and vocal disciplines required for effective dramatic expression. Authored by Kate Emil-Behnke, a respected authority on vocal training and speech therapy, this work explores the sophisticated relationship between an actor's voice and their physical presence. The text provides a detailed examination of how clarity of speech and fluidity of movement combine to create a compelling performance, emphasizing that neither can be fully effective without the other.
The book offers practical instruction on breath control, articulation, and the rhythmic qualities of dialogue, while also addressing the importance of posture and gesture. Emil-Behnke treats the actor's body as a finely tuned instrument, requiring rigorous discipline and a deep understanding of physiology to communicate emotion and character to an audience. By providing a systematic approach to stagecraft, Speech and Movement on the Stage serves as an invaluable resource for students of the theater and professional actors seeking to refine their craft. This work stands as a significant contribution to the field of performance pedagogy, reflecting the high standards of vocal and physical training that defined the early twentieth-century stage.
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