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Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing, Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Publication Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward comes the first cultural history of Method acting-an ebullient account of creative discovery and the birth of classic Hollywood. On stage and screen, we know a great performance when we see it. But how do actors draw from their bodies and minds to turn their selves into art? What is the craft of being an authentic fake? More than a century ago, amid tsarist Russia's crushing repression, one of the...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Stage Actor's Handbook is an invaluable guide to theatre's traditions, protocols, etiquette, and best practices for current and aspiring performers. Spanning from first rehearsal to final curtain, it details the well-established, often-unwritten rules of theatre and includes insights from a host of well-known stage actors"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
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, this book will give you an edge. Arguably the king of TV commercials, author Fridell distills four decades of experience in this comprehensive, humorously written guide that has been helping aspiring TV commercial actors since the first edition in 1980....
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This volume offers strategic approaches to auditioning for women, men, and non-binary actors of the global majority. It provides a fresh approach from the perspectives of two directors of color who are also actors working in theater, film, and television"-- Provided by publisher.
In this book, the authors "combine practical advice, cultural studies, Black feminist perspectives, and lived experiences to offer actors of color an intersectional approach...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"From the experts at the Los Angeles Times comes a definitive guide that explores and demystifies dozens of careers for those hoping to break into the entertainment industry...This practical guide offers invaluable insights into navigating the industry today. How has working in film changed in the age of streaming? What does CGI mean for special effects? Even with You-Tubers and social media stars competing for the same audiences, there are still...
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Jenna Fischer moved to Hollywood at age 22 with a theater degree in hand, ready to work hard. But it would be eight long years of struggle, rejection, and doubt before she landed her iconic role on The Office. If only she'd had someone to show her the way-- an established actor who could manage her expectations and reassure her in moments of despair... With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the...