The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist Rudolf Laban.Written by five internationally recognized movement experts this textbook is divided into singleauthored chapters each of which includes a short contextual essay followed by a series of insightbearing exercises. These expert views honed in the creation of individual approaches to training and coaching actors provide a versatile range of theory and practice in the creative process of crafting theatre. Readers will learn Enhanced expressivity of body and voice Clearer storytelling both physical and vocal facilitating the embodiment of playwrights intentions Imaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre.Featuring many exercises exploring the application of Laban Movement Studies to text character scene work and devised performances as well as revealing the creative potential of the body itself The Laban Workbook is ideal for actors teachers directors and choreographers.