Actors' Yearbook is a leading contacts directory for finding work in television, film and theatre. It lists contact names and addresses for all sections of the industry from agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies and photographers. Articles and commentaries provide a valuable insight into the profession.

Contributes to the national dialogue the diverse perspectives and proposals needed to keep American actor training dynamic and germane, both within the US and abroad.

Stanislavski's 'system' or interpretations of it - has become the central force determining almost every performance we see on stage or screen. An Actor Prepares has stood the test of time as an inspirational guide for actors all over the world and was the original English language translation. A classic text for every actors library.

Actors need actions. They cannot act adjectives, they need verbs; they need an aim to achieve, an action to perform. This is a thesaurus of active verbs with which the actor can refine the action-word until she or her hits exactly the right one to help make the action come alive.

Explores the legacy that Constantin Stanislavsky's system of actor-training has left on acting in the US. This title outlines the journey of Stanislavsky's theories through twentieth century American history, from the early US tours of the Moscow Art Theatre to the impact of The System on modern American acting.

A leading figure in the theatre, Keith Johnstone lays bare his techniques and exercises to foster spontaneity and narrative skill for actors.

A book on classical acting style. Suitable for the actor ready to move beyond contemporary realism into the less familiar acting territory of historical periods and genres, it features exercises to enable both the individual actor and groups to find, explore and achieve convincing 'style'.

Serves as a guide to Stanislavsky's famous 'System' that illustrates, with exercises, each of his acting techniques. This title is organised into three sections - Training, Rehearsal, and Performance. It brings together the terms and ideas explored and modified by Stanislavsky throughout his life from the early 1890s until his death in 1938.

Highlights the rhythmic and linguistic patterns Shakespeare gives the speaker. This title shows you how to approach the perennial issues of performing Shakespeare , including: wordplay; strategies; headlining a speech and playing soliloquys; building tension, sharing responsibility and 'passing the ball'. It is suitable for actors and students.

Highlights the rhythmic and linguistic patterns Shakespeare gives the speaker. This title shows you how to approach the perennial issues of performing Shakespeare , including: wordplay; strategies; headlining a speech and playing soliloquys; building tension, sharing responsibility and 'passing the ball'. It is suitable for actors and students.

A translation of Stanislavski's manual into English.

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Explores the legacy that Constantin Stanislavsky's system of actor-training has left on acting in the US. This title outlines the journey of Stanislavsky's theories through twentieth century American history, from the early US tours of the Moscow Art Theatre to the impact of The System on modern American acting.

1001 Pearls of Wisdom from Actors Talking About Acting.

Features personal interviews with a collection of prominent American, Canadian, and British performers of Shakespeare onstage. This book features Kevin Kline, Liev Schreiber, Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Stacy Keach, Zoe Caldwell, Martha Henry, William Hutt, Tony Church, Nicholas Pennell, and Geoff Hutchings.

A book on classical acting style. Suitable for the actor ready to move beyond contemporary realism into the less familiar acting territory of historical periods and genres, it features exercises to enable both the individual actor and groups to find, explore and achieve convincing 'style'.

The Art of Clowning is the first book on clowning technique and offers a step-by-step process for actors and other theatrical enthusiasts to discover their 'inner clown.' This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances.

Filled with practical information on how to enter the acting profession, and now completely updated, this is the essential handbook for anyone interested in an acting career. Praised for its honesty, broad coverage and wise advice from working professionals, the authors present the vital facts that every would-be actor needs to know.

Suitable for school, youth theatre and community groups, this book includes games for adults to play in workshop or rehearsal settings. It explores a wide range of core drama skills such as: energy, focus, teamwork, trust, character, storytelling, imagination and improvisation, as well as warming up and cooling down.