| Description |
xv, 338 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Acting a role. Breaking down the material ; Working toward performance ; Doing the performance ; Obstacles to acting well ; Ways of doing things ; Table of characters -- Principles for the actor. Work on self ; Persevere ; Develop good work habits -- How to get a job. Reasons you get a job ; Be seen and be good -- Aspects of acting -- Acting tips. Staging ; Film and television ; Comedy ; Playing the lead ; Romance ; Difficult dialog ; Superstitions and etiquette -- Notes on character additions. Accents ; Pain ; Attacks ; Infection and poisoning ; Blindness ; Nervous system impairment ; Mental impairment ; Mental illness ; Alcohol use ; Heroin use ; Cocaine and meth use ; Psychedelic use -- Advice for commentators. Before the event ; During the event -- Thoughts on acting and art. Acting definitions and advice ; Robert Henri ; Art -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Acting.
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| ISBN |
9781932907568 paperback |
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1932907564 paperback |
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