Acting & Auditioning

A collection of classical audition speeches selected from plays spanning the following periods; Elizabethan-Jacobean, Restoration, eighteenth century and late nineteenth to early twentieth century. For each speech a brief synopsis of the scene is...

This book examines Jacques Copeau, a leading figure in the development of twentieth-century theatre practice, a pioneer in actor-training, physical theatre and ensemble acting, and a key innovator in the movement to de-centralize theatre and culture to...

"This wonderful, eclectic book offers both theoretical and practical insights to actors, directors, and students, while providing fascinating insights to anyone who seeks a greater understanding of the process of creating theater.-Barbara MacKenzie-Wood,...

Listening and Talking: A Pathway to Acting provides undergraduate acting students with a clear, achievable, step-by-step way to approach the work of playing a role. The text is supplemented by exclusive video material to take the actor from their first...

Pursuing an acting career is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and the ability to shrug off rejection. It also requires an ability to navigate the pitfalls of an often precarious profession. While there are many books that attempt to teach people...

Charles Burnett (b. 1944) is a groundbreaking African American filmmaker and one of this country's finest directors, yet he remains largely unknown. His films, most notably Killer of Sheep (1977) and To Sleep with Anger (1990), are considered classics,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780916260309Author WhiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Christian Publishers LLCPublisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 280g

Biography of Spike MilliganAbout the AuthorPauline Scudamore was a close friend of Spike Milligan and his family for many years, and this book was written with his complete co-operation. He allowed her to have access to all of his books, papers and...

Charlie Chaplin's career has been described, critiqued, and scrutinized. There are book-length studies on Chaplin's music hall career, his career at Keystone Studios and the Mutual Studios. Somehow, his tenure with First National studios, however, has...

This collection of interviews traces the career of filmmaker Henry Hathaway from his beginnings as a child actor for the American Film Company in 1911 through his directorial triumphs How the West Was Won (1962) and True Grit (1969). Begun as a special...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585109241Author Milan DragicevichFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoPublisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins &...

Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the "most genuine Westerner." His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932's...

Offering a radical re-evaluation of current approaches to performer training, this is a text that equips readers with a set of new ways of thinking about and ultimately 'doing' training. Stemming from his extensive practice and incorporating a review of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566082075Author Laurie AllenFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Christian Publishers LLCPublisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 244g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986351129Author Bonnie J WallaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Hollywood Parents PressPublisher Hollywood Parents PressWeight(grams)...

Movie Acting: The Film Reader explores one of the most central but often overlooked aspects of cinema: film acting. Combining classic and recent essays, it examines key issues such as:What constitutes film acting? How is film acting different from stage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780962970962Author Eric MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 204Imprint Ermor EnterprisesPublisher Ermor EnterprisesWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977291168Author Holly PowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Tavin PressPublisher Tavin PressWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 15mm

The Art of Knife Fighting for Stage and Screen: An Actor's and Director's Guide to Staged Violence provides detailed information for the safe use of knives and daggers in a theatrical setting and an in-depth understanding of safe theatrical weapons. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932907568Author D.W. BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 485g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992770983Author J L DeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Quickbeam PressPublisher Quickbeam PressWeight(grams) 95g

A life in the movies has been an American dream for a century. Many people dream of becoming Hollywood professionals but either aim too high (by trying to produce their own feature film) or too low (by hanging around restaurants frequented by movie...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692210253Author Jeff SeymourFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Crazy Geezmo ProductionsPublisher Crazy Geezmo ProductionsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566081122Author Charna HalpernFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Christian Publishers LLCPublisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 240g

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect monologue? Do you want to lose yourself in an unforgettable story? Do you want to be...transported? Philip Ridley's The Vespers is a major work by a major writer. 100 original, self-contained monologues...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566081474Author Justine JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint Christian Publishers LLCPublisher Christian Publishers LLCWeight(grams) 684g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780879103644Author Mary Z. MaherFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Limelight EditionsPublisher Limelight EditionsWeight(grams) 422g

First-person interpretation--the portrayal of historical characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying--is an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues. Stacy...

A History of Contemporary Stage Combat chronicles the development of stage combat from the origins of the Society of British Fight Directors in 1969 to the modern day. Featuring interviews with some of the pioneers of this art form, the book analyzes how...

Performer Training and Technology employs philosophical approaches to technology, including postphenomenology and Heidegger's thinking, to examine the way technology manifests, influences and becomes used in performer training discourse and practice. The...

In today's competitive society, parents face great pressure to encourage their children to follow their dreams and strive for excellence. Organized in a practical question-and-answer format, Your Child's Career in Music and Entertainment: The Prudent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578549736Author Erik SteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Erik SteinPublisher Erik SteinWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 7mm

An educational method used to improve performance, the Alexander Technique teaches people to replace unnecessary muscular and mental effort with consciously coordinated responses, maximizing effectiveness while also relieving, if necessary, any chronic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140139921Author Nina ShengoldFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

Filled with essential advice and highlighting pitfalls to avoid, Acting Professionally gives a clear understanding of how acting careers are built and sustained. Now in its 9th edition, this book has become the leading book in the field since the first...

The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television. Written by veteran actor, producer, and director John Howard Swain, the book offers a clear-cut,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988226425Author Deryn WarrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Bralms BooksPublisher Bralms BooksWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm

Creating a Roleis the culmination of Stanislavski's masterful trilogy on the art of acting. An Actor Preparesfocused on the inner training of an actor's imagination. Building a Characterdetailed how the actor's body and voice could be tuned for the great...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983629986Author Eric MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Ermor EnterprisesPublisher Ermor EnterprisesWeight(grams) 152g