Laban's Efforts in Action: A Movement Handbook for Actors with Online Video Resources

This is the best book I’ve come across that not only describes the efforts in great detail but also gives extremely concise and practical ways in which to navigate, explore, and apply Laban’s efforts to Acting - without any mystery or dogma.

i think there is a danger of getting into your head with this technique or playing an idea of what a specific effort should be. i didnt find it to be super useful in my acting work or when analyzing a script event though i tried to

This is a remarkable clear resources for working with Laban's efforts. It is a step by step guide to detailed and nuanced expression for the actor. The video resources on vimeo that go with the book are very useful and have helped me to augment my teaching and use of the efforts. This is a must for anyone involved in actor movement.

I like how easy they've made learning this, and I love the work itself, I feel so alive and it's like they've opened up a whole new way of exploring a character for me. Thank you for making this book !