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The Charismatic Chameleon

The Charismatic Chameleon


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A working actor needs chameleon-like skills to transform into fictional characters, shaped by the conventions of any of a wide variety of genres. Equally important is charisma, that unique personal energy that transforms a skilled mimic into a star. What is the secret of the charismatic chameleon? Beginning with the premise that actors are creative artists, and tracing individual creativity to six distinct temperaments (personality types), author Leslie O'Dell demonstrates how actors can tap the profound resources of the psyche in even the most stress-filled situations. After introducing the nuances of the theory behind the practice, readers encounter a "Virtual Workshop" - a dialogue among acting students, each representing one of the six "Creative Personality" types, as they diagnose their individual temperaments and then explore how the charismatic chameleon insight might assist each of them in mastering their craft, confronting barriers to personal excellence, and preparing themselves for a successful acting career. The volume concludes with an annotated bibliography that positions the concepts of charisma, creative temperament, and the dangers and challenges of actor training. At the heart of the book is one simple truth: that an effortless flow of charismatic energy is available at any time, and that the process for tapping into that source of authenticity and creativity is straightforward, flexible, and easily blended with other acting strategies and styles. The Charismatic Chameleon is essential reading for working actors, for students of acting, and for teachers and directors who seek a more finely-nuanced understanding of the source of acting excellence and how best to optimize creativity through collaborative and individual praxis.
About the Author: Leslie O'Dell is a professor of theater and film at Wilfrid Laurier University who has worked in theatre and film as a director, actor, and script writer as well as a coach and dramaturge. She is the author of Shakespearean Characterization, Shakespearean Language, and Shakespearean Scholarship.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781845194123
  • Publisher: Sussex Academic Press
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 226 mm
  • No of Pages: 309
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: The Actor As Creative Artist
  • Width: 150 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1845194128
  • Publisher Date: 12 Jun 2010
  • Depth: 18
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 526 gr


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