An Acrobat of the Heart: A Physical Approach to Acting Inspired by the Work of Jerzy Grotowski

As an actor, I highly recommend this book David S. As an actor, I highly recommend this book about one of the most unique acting coaches of our time. So much interesting insights into the world of acting and the motivation that drives a character. Well done, After reading this book, I wish that I had met him. I keep this book as a reference, and open it to different chapters as I prepare for a role. well written, and interesting. Easy to understand, yet complex enough to keep my interest. Interesting story as well, about a time when actors . A Must Have for Any Actor or Singer singsingsing I have searched for a book like this for years. A vivid and detailed account of Polish acting coach Grotowski's physical process for actors and singers.. Amazon Customer said Relax and Enjoy the Stage. This is really great in teaching relaxation techniques. It makes the point that acting involves the whole person and you act about as well as you feel. Relationships with other actors are extremely important, and your knowledge of yourself, including your flaws of character is also key to performing well. This is an unusual and very helpful approach to learning the art of acting, or polishing your craft if you are already an experienced actor.

He has distilled his life's study of the actor's body in the creative act into a practical journey for the reader--. "Stephen Wangh is a wonderful acting teacher--. Stephen Wangh is a master teacher."--Moisés Kaufman, playwright . Best of all, the book is a useful guide for an actor's daily work in the studio."--Anne Bogart, director"An indispensable book for anyone studying modern theater--

But within four weeks they themselves had experienced the "impossible."In 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. Courageous and compelling, An Acrobat of the Heart is an invaluable resource for actors, directors, and teachers alike.. "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 s