Singing,Acting,and Movement in Opera Book

	Foreword: A Message from Tito Capobianco
	List of Interviews
	Using the Guide
Pt. I	Preparation
1	Body Awareness: Stretching for Flexibility and Power	1
2	Postural: Aligning the Body	11
3	The Expressive Face: Communicating Emotions Onstage	17
4	Character Study: Decoding the Clues to Character	24
5	Environment: Setting the Stage	32
Pt. II	Integration
6	Elements of Stagecraft: Learning the Language	41
7	Historical Etiquette: Bowing to Tradition	48
8	Improvisation: Unlocking the Imagination	56
9	Monologues: Talking Opera	64
10	Physical Analysis: Moving in Character	70
Pt. III	Application
11	The Aria: Making Choices	79
12	The Scene: Putting It All Together	87
13	The Opera: Preparing a Role	94
14	Performance Anxiety: Facing Fear	104
15	Careers in Opera: Stepping Out	111
App. A	Attitude Chart	117
App. B	Postural Alignment by Emily Bogard	118
App. C	Literary and Historical Background of Selected Operas	130
App. D	Stage Manager's Handbook	139
App. E	Stage Combat: Faints, Falls, and Fights	145
	Bibliography	149
	Index	151