High notes are hit, myths exposed, gossip relayed and more in this witty and informative look at the world's great operas.

Traces the development of ENO from its earliest origins in the darkest Victorian slums of the Cut, where it was conceived as a vehicle of social reform, through two world wars, and via Sadler's Wells to its great glory days at the Coliseum and beyond.

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.

A collection of true and tawdry tales about celebrities who share one common trait: they've all acted like A-list idiots - from the rude and obnoxious to the distastefully extravagant. From diva-like room service demands to embarrassing run-ins with the law, it proves some people have more money than sense and aren't afraid to show it.

Presents the global social history of one of the world's most romantic, flamboyant, glamorous and politically influential art-form: Opera. This book unfolds the story of opera in the social contexts in which it developed - through history and around the world.

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.

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Identifies and explores the sacred as both an element in theatre and in consciousness in general. This book examines not only the structural understandings and functions of the sacred in theatre, but also experimental and personal experiences.

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.

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.

Edexcel's own resources for the GCE 2008 specifications.

Explores the issues facing theatrical performances. This work describes important developments in theatre from the last century, as well as smaller scale events, from productions by Stanislavsky to the rise of Method Acting. It also shows how theatre defies rules, builds and shatters illusions and creates lasting memories for its audiences.

Referencing the set texts throughout, these resources provide all the required support to help bring Drama to life, whether working in the classroom, the drama studio or independently. Exclusively endorsed by AQA.

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

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'.

Secrets from the Casting Couch is written from a casting director's point of view and teaches the craft of film casting in front of camera. It shows how actors can work with today's internet technologies to get cast and features advice and actual exercises that actors can apply to achieve results in the casting studio.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics for their highly innovative and adventurous theatre, Frantic Assembly have created playful, intelligent and dynamic productions over the years. This book reflects on the history and practice of this remarkable company.

A translation of Stanislavski's manual into English.

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.