Singing, acting, and movement in opera: a guide to singer-getics

Preparation. Body awareness : stretching for flexibility and power

Postural : aligning the body

Expressive face : communicating emotions onstage

Character study : decoding the clues to character

Environment : setting the stage

Integration. Elements of stagecraft : learning the language

Historical etiquette : bowing to tradition

Improvisation : unlocking the imagination

Monologues : talking opera

Physical analysis : moving in character

Application. Aria : making choices

Scene : putting it all together

Opera : preparing a role

Performance anxiety : facing fear

Careers in opera : stepping out.