"A CORNERSTONE OF THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY--THE ACTOR AND THE TEXT is both a mechanic's manual and
a philosophic outpouring. For everyone interested in the theatre-both performers and audience - IT IS ESSENTIAL!"
-- TREVOR NUNN
"I cannot imagine fathoming Shakespeare or any challenging text unaccompanied by Cicely Berry's remarkable
book."
-- DEREK JACOBI
"She is the most accessible guru in the business. Reading THE ACTOR AND THE TEXT renews my deep allegiance
to her techniques. CICELY BERRY IS MORE OR LESS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING SHAKESPEARE FRESH, DYNAMIC AND ALIVE ON
OUR STAGES TODAY."
-- JEREMY IRONS
Applause Books Web Site, August, 2000
Summary
These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who needs
to speak his or her piece - in any arena, at sales meetings or religious revivals. Berry's book will insure that
the speaker and the text gets heard - accurately and with true emotional range. Never again will one be accused
of simply 'reading a prepared statement.' Berry's exercises to develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control
will literally help everyone breathe easier when confronting the printed page.
