<p>This thesis argues that Uta Hagen's <i>A Challenge for the Actor</i> is more effective than Hagen's more widely used <i> Respect for Acting</i> as a primary text for contemporary actor training. Chapter 1 tracks Ms. Hagen's evolution as an actress, teacher and author. Chapter 2 summarizes Hagen's core artistic values and signature acting techniques. Chapters 3 through 5 focus on three of these values and techniques. Chapter 3 examines self-observation and transference; Chapter 4, playing action through animation of body and mind; and Chapter 5, realism and its relationship to styles of theatre. Throughout, I compare the presentation of these values and techniques in each of her two books and evaluate their relative worth. Using examples from both texts, my experience as a student in her classroom, and my own practice teaching her techniques, I assert that while both are practicable handbooks for actors, acting teachers will get better results from <i>A Challenge for the Actor</i>.</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:1528002 |
| Date | 08 August 2014 |
| Creators | Mulligan, Brian |
| Publisher | California State University, Long Beach |
| Source Sets | ProQuest.com |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | thesis |
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