Acting category: 934 books
by Eric Morris
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Acting, Imaging, and the Unconscious is the fifth in a series of books written by Eric Morris on his unique system of acting. In this book the emphasis is on imaging as an acting tool to fulfill dramatic material. The work begins with an exploration of the various uses of imaging and goes on to delineate...
by Barry Pineo
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2004
An invaluable resource for anyone wanting his or her acting to matter, this groundbreaking guide defies most modern acting methods by rejecting emotion as an acting tool. With the advice in this book, actors will see beyond the prevailing "objective-obstacle" approach and look primarily to the text...
TEAM for Actors
A Holistic Approach to Embodied Acting
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2012
Have you struggled with an acting role, realizing you were "not quite there yet" but not knowing what was missing? Have you felt challenged, not sure how to portray a character's needs and actions? TEAM for Actors gives you reliable tools for successful acting and helps resolve a common gap between...
Voice into Acting
Integrating voice and the Stanislavski approach
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2014
How can actors bridge the gap between themselves and the text and action of a script, integrating fully their learned vocal skills? How do we make an imaginary world real, create the life of a role, and fully embody it vocally and physically so that voice and acting become one?
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by Dee Cannon, Pierce Brosnan
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2012
A book that will stand the test of time for any actor in the making, a book of knowledge and hard-earned commitment to the art of acting"- Pierce Brosnan
An essential guide to mastering the Stanislavski technique, filtering out the complexities of the system and offering a dynamic, hands-on...
Acting, Archetype, and Neuroscience
Superscenes for Rehearsal and Performance
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
"How do we move actors into the less accessible regions of themselves and release hotter, more dangerous, and less literal means of approaching a role?"
Superscenes are a revolutionary new mode of teaching and rehearsal, allowing the actor to discover and utilize the primal energies...
Cracking The Acting Code
A Practical Step By Step Guide To Becoming A Professional Actor
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2017
We’re not going to sell you the “big promise” that you’ll star in the next Award Winning Blockbuster Film right after reading this book. Like any other profession you’ll need to apply yourself. Having a successful Acting Career is made up of what you put into it. No grandiose promises. Just...
An Attitude for Acting
How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Actor
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2015
A 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.
Feeling despondent about the acting profession? Been out of work for longer than you care to remember? Starting to resent the injustices of the job and the...
by Bruce Miller
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Mastery of craft depends on repetition: the more opportunities student actors have to be guided through analyzing scripts, the more likely they are to develop a reliable process for making choices when the time comes to work independently. That's why Acting on the Script contains eight short plays,...
No Acting Please
A Revolutionary Approach to Acting and Living
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Co-authored by Joan Hotchkis, this is Eric Morris's first book The emphasis here is on first establishing a being state, eliminating the obstacles--such as tension, the actor's archenemy--and elevating the actor's awareness. As the title indicates, many of the techniques herein address the actor's...
Acting for the Camera
Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Culled from Tony Barr's 40 years' experience as a performer, director and acting teacher in Hollywood, this highly praised handbook provides readers with the practical knowledge they need when performing in front of the camera. This updated edition includes plenty of new exercises for honing on-camera...
by Larry Garrison, Wallace Wang
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2011
Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break!
Jump-start your career and land that paying part
From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get...
Acting A to Z (Revised Second Edition)
The Young Person's Guide to a Stage Or Screen Career
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Lots of kids want to be actors. Thousands of them. Millions of them. The ones who are serious need a copy of Acting A to Z. Industry insider Katherine Mayfield explains exactly what it's like to be an actor, including what kind of training the young person will need, comparisons of the different types...
Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit, 4th Edition
Fully Updated 4th Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2009
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Success
Acting in television commercials is a highly competitive business, but it can also be very lucrative. Whether you’re looking for your first break or want to take your acting career to the next level, Squire Fridell will give you the insider’s edge. Arguably...