The Second Circle
Book • 2008
In 'The Second Circle' Patsy Rodenburg explores the concept of presence through the metaphor of concentric circles, relating physical distance to emotional intimacy.
The book offers practical guidance for actors on how to modulate energy and connection with audiences and fellow performers.
Rodenburg blends exercises with theoretical discussion to help performers understand how proximity affects communication and authority onstage.
She emphasizes the ethical responsibility of artists to create truthful encounters and to cultivate generosity in performance.
The work is influential in actor training for reframing presence as an accessible, trainable skill.
The book offers practical guidance for actors on how to modulate energy and connection with audiences and fellow performers.
Rodenburg blends exercises with theoretical discussion to help performers understand how proximity affects communication and authority onstage.
She emphasizes the ethical responsibility of artists to create truthful encounters and to cultivate generosity in performance.
The work is influential in actor training for reframing presence as an accessible, trainable skill.
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