A Practical Handbook for the Actor

As a university student of Fine Arts, this book was assigned to me by my acting professor. As soon as I began working from it, this book went from a textbook, to. Staple of my collection almost instantly. I went from a supporting actor that few audience members remembered, to the president and director of our student theatre organization, and this book, in large part, is to thank for that. It walks you through explanations of acting terms and devices that are easy for anyone to understand, and well as some history of the development of acting and theatre. It's a very easy, yet comprehensive read that is guaranteed to boost your performances to new heights. I would very highly recommend this book to both aspiring and professional actors alike. This book has something valuable to teach anyone who is willing to read it.

lindo

Very good book for those learning to be stage actors. Power packed use of words. To the point! Contains distilled information. There is no unnecessary dragging, just to fill pages. Highly recommend this book.

Unser Dozent auf der Schauspielschule hat uns dieses Büchlein empfohlen und es war wirklich sehr hilfreich. Gut unterteilt in verschiedenen Kapiteln, welche die einzelnen Abschnitte des Schauspielers am Set aber auch am Theater erklären, wobei es aber mehr um Techniken und Methoden geht, als den Alltag am Set oder auf der Bühne. Auch wenn das Buch auf englisch geschrieben ist, ist es recht verständlich und es wiederholen sich die Themen öfter, somit kann man es leichter aufnehmen und vertiefen. Was es angenehm und leichter macht, ist dass es immer wieder Beispiele zu den Methoden gibt, die das Ganze nochmals besser veranschaulichen. Für jeden Interessierten oder angehenden Schauspieler/in geeignet.

Un piccolo manuale che mi ha cambiato la prospettiva sulla recitazione, consigliato. Credo possa essere di vero aiuto a tanti.