Book on Acting: Improvisation Technique for the Professional Actor in Film, Theater, and Television
The ability to improvise a skilled performance while speaking scripted and memorized lines is of paramount importance to actors working in today’s film and television productions, which often allow very little if any rehearsal time. Through his innovative Improvisation Technique, Stephen Book shows the actor how to create a spontaneous performance by applying improvisation to traditional script-acting for film...
Improvise. : Scene from the Inside Out
"This book is well written, easily read and full of very useful tips for the serious improviser. Improvisation is all about making connections and you can't help but make more connections to this art form after reading this book. The more experience you have as an improviser, the more you will get out of this book. It's like an improv booster shot."
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Acting A to Z: The Young Person's Guide to a Stage or Screen Career
"Acting A to Z" is a complete guide to acting and the acting business, written for young actors by an actress with over 20 years' experience. It offers a complete overview of every aspect of the acting business, and is designed to give young people a clear understanding of what it's like to pursue a professional career, as well as helping them make an informed decision about becoming a professional actor. It also includes practical advice on every aspect of marketing for the actor, from photos and resumes to contacting casting directors and agents. Young actors will find a wealth of information on beginning a career in "Acting A to Z".
Method Acting Reconsidered: Theory, Practice, Future
"...a fascinating collection of essays on the Method, clarifying its objectives and answering its detractors. This thorough examination of the Method's theoretical underpinnings and practical application will be of interest to theatre scholars, students, and practitioners alike."