Acting category: 934 books
by Jeungsook Yoo
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2017
A Korean Approach to Actor Training develops a vital, intercultural method of performer training, introducing Korean and more broadly East Asian discourses into contemporary training and acting practice.
This volume examines the psychophysical nature of a performer’s creative process, applying...
by Constantin Stanislavski
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2013
Building a Character is one of the three volumes that make up Stanislavski’s The Acting Trilogy.
An Actor Prepares explores the inner preparation an actor must undergo in order to explore a role to the full. In this volume, Sir John Gielgud said, this great director “found time to explain...
by Melissa Bruder
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
This simple and essential book about the craft of acting describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W. H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher. A Practical Handbook for the Actor is written...
Make Your Voice Heard
An Actor's Guide to Increased Dramatic Range Through Vocal Training
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2010
• Focuses on the relationship between
voice training and acting
• Simple, easy-to-follow exercises to strengthen the voice in just 10 minutes
per day
• Revised and expanded edition includes
new techniques
• Replaces ISBN 0-8230-8333-0
Chuck Jones, the leading expert...
The Director's Six Senses
An Innovative Approach to Developing Your Filmmaking Skills
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
From the big issues to the fine points, this book gives you what you need to know when they call “Action!” D. W. Brown is one of the world’s leading experts on the subject and he provides his invaluable 31 Principles for Acting On Camera, as well as key advice on how to come through in the clutch....
An Actor's Companion
Tools for the Working Actor
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2015
"I was totally unprepared for the transformation that Seth's technique created in me. . . . I realized that what I thought I knew about acting up to that point was largely misguided . . . but I now had a great, talented, dedicated teacher who generously wanted to share his tools with everyone....
Freeing the Actor
An Actor's Desk Reference. Over 140 Exercises and Techniques to Free the Actor
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Freeing the Actor is the seventh in a series of books by Eric Morris which explain and describe his unique system of acting. His previous books are among the most popular texts used by students and professional actors alike. In this book, which is totally aimed at the instrument, Eric has implemented...
Act Now!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Working Actor
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
So, you want to be an actor . . . but you have no idea how to get started. In the pages of Act Now!, you’ll find a step-by-step process to show you not only how to get started, but also how to become a working actor. It will take time and commitment, but if you follow these steps you will find success....
Confessions of a Casting Director
Help Actors Land Any Role with Secrets from Inside the Audition Room
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Confessions of a Casting Director is a must-have for any aspiring actor or stage parent—the definitive guide to breaking into film, television, theater, and even YouTube from longtime casting director and studio executive Jen Rudin.
Packed with information that aspiring actors want, her up-to-the-minute...
The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook, Updated and Expanded Edition
An Actor's Reference to Over 1,000 Scenes and Monologues from More than 300 Contemporary Plays
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2010
All actors and acting teachers need The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook, the invaluable guide to finding just the right piece for every audition. The unique format of the book is ideal for acting teachers who want their students to understand each monologue in context. This remarkable book...
Even The Best Hookers Need Pimps
How to Be a Working Actor in Today's Hollywood
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013
Actors are not business people. They are artists and everything that the word implies. This book bridges the gap between the business world and the acting world and gives actors the tools they need to succeed in the Industry today. There is no other book like this on the market. While there are books...
Zygmunt Molik's Voice and Body Work
The Legacy of Jerzy Grotowski
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2010
One of the original members of Jerzy Grotowski’s acting company, Zygmunt Molik’s Voice and Body Work explores the unique development of voice and body exercises throughout his career in actor training.
This book, constructed from conversations between Molik and author Giuliano Campo, provides...
The Art of Auditioning
Techniques for Television
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
A network daytime casting director highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning, and how those two worlds meet in television. Included are proven-effective preparation techniques, including asking the right questions, making specific acting choices, sitting...
Voiceovers
Techniques and Tactics for Success
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2010
Ever been told you have a great voice? Put it to use with a career as a voice-over actor! In Voice-Overs, a veteran voice-over actor, writer, producer, and voice-over teacher provides the inside scoop on the industry and gives all the tools needed for personal training. A treasure trove of exercises,...