Theatre

A Korean Approach to Actor Training develops a vital, intercultural method of performer training, introducing Korean and more broadly East Asian discourses into contemporary training and acting practice.

This volume examines the psychophysical nature of a performer’s creative process, applying Dahnhak, a form of Korean meditation, and its central principle of ki-energy, to the processes and dramaturgies of acting. A practitioner as well as a scholar, Jeungsook Yoo draws upon her own experiences of training and performing, addressing productions including Bald Soprano (2004), Water Station (2004) and Playing ‘The Maids’ (2013–2015).

A significant contribution to contemporary acting theory, A Korean Approach to Actor Training provides a fresh outlook on performer training which will be invaluable to scholars and practitioners alike.

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This book is designed to provide a practical approach to Health and Safety within the Live Entertainment and Event industry. It seeks to clarify the relationships between promoters, production managers, contractors and sub-contractors, freelancers, venues and the public. It gives industry-pertinent examples, and seeks to break down the myths surrounding Health and Safety into easily manageable morsels.
Chapters include The Perception of Safety, Responsibilities, Safety Policy, Risk Assessments, Writing the Risk Assessment, Safe Working Practices, Method Statements, Training, Records, What To Do When Challenged and When You Turn Up at a Venue. These are followed by an appendix of Applicable Regulations and over 50 pages of Examples and Samples.
It is important for readers to note that the content is based on current UK legislation, and whilst it will serve as a useful guide, with regular up-dates posted on this dedicated area of the etnow.com website (to which purchasers of the book will have free access), the author encourages people to read the regulations themselves.
Internationally, there are too many variations to enable an all-embracing book to be written on the subject. However, a safe working practice should be safe anywhere – if it was safe in the first place. Serious and sensible documentation, whether it conforms to a local standard or not, proves that your intentions are honourable.

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A handwriting practice book for kids.
Simple, progressive writing instruction from easy, simple tasks, tracing lines to writing letters, numbers and whole words on your own.
Prepare children for success in school with easy line tracing exercises.

This handwriting exercise book includes:

More than 110pages of exercises: many engaging line-tracing tasks provide enough repetition, enough variety, to keep kids interested. Fun pictures that can be colored in.

• Step 1: Line Tracing : Start-Stop The adventure of writing begins with easy line drawing. Simple line tracing exercises from short strokes to increasingly longer strokes. Such exercises improve children’s concentration and motor coordination.

• Step 2: Writing the alphabet from A to Z Trace lines on uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. The letters have marked places to start writing, and arrows indicate the direction of movement. For easy association, each letter includes a picture.

• Step 3: Numbers 0 to 10 Trace lines on numbers 0 to 10. Numbers have markings where writing begins and arrows indicate direction of movement. For easy association, each number has an associated picture.

• Step 4: Writing Single Words : Alphabet A-Z Trace lines on previously learned words.

• Step 5: Writing single words: Numbers 0-10 Tracing lines on early learned numbers.

• This handwriting workbook is the perfect workbook for learning how to write letters, numbers and words independently at home.

• It teaches, improves and reinforces learning to write.
  Develop and improve communication skills with simple exercises.
  Helps children begin learning to write letters of the alphabet and improve their handwriting.
  This workbook is designed for kids ages 3 and up.

Specifications:

• Pages: 110+

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches

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Looking for a tool to help you keep track of your auditions and write down everything about the performance?

This acting journal is a great notebook to help you be a successful actor. It is a great way to record and keep track of your theater auditions whether it’s for a school performance, college, dance or even New York City theatre. High quality journal of ideal size suitable for men or women to write. It will make a perfect gift for that special actor or actress in your life.

This Log Book Records:

• Fill-in-the blank table of contents to write the show for easy reference with page number
• Show, date, episode, production
• Time, characters, scene description
• Wardrobe
• Make-up
• Music/ Sound
• Special effects
• Additional notes

Grab a copy for yourself and write down everything about the theater and the musical performance!

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Master your facial expressions…

… complete your on-camera training…

…. change your life.

Contrary to popular belief, the camera doesn’t magically place emotion or thought on your face – YOU do.

Here’s the thing about facial communication… your face speaks an emotional, cognitive and emblematic language. Knowing how to speak this language fluently and authentically is a skill and often the difference between booking the on-camera job or not.

Is this you?

• Are you often told your facial expressions are too big, too small, too messy?
• Does your face frequently fail to represent what you’re really feeling inside?
• Do your headshots fail to capture who you really are?
• Is your face uncontrollable – Can’t stop it from moving? Can’t get it to move?
• Are you unable to figure out how to get what you feel and think on your face the way you intend?

Mastering how your face speaks to the camera starts here.

Acting: Face-to-Face, the Actor’s Guide to Understanding How Your Face Communicates Emotion for TV & Film is the first book in a two-book series about speaking what I call, “The Language of the Face.”

Our journey begins with-

• Why only a small percentage of on-camera actors get the majority of the work
• What those actors do differently than the rest
• Why acting is an art of deception and why deception is the key to truthful acting
• Why your facial messages may not be expressed the way we intend.

Then we’ll take a deep dive into-

• The science of emotions –
• The 3 ways emotions are facially expressed
• How to identify your personal emotion creating and revealing strengths and weaknesses
• The 4 steps to achieving “Emotional Alignment”- The balance between what you feel and what your face reveals.

What’s new in the expanded 2nd edition?

• Updated “Myths and Misconceptions.” chapter.
• What we’ve learned from mask-wearing.
• Deeper dive into EYE COMMUNICATION – what the eyes can and can’t say.
• 35 new photos to illustrate specificity and subtlety of emotional expression.

Also added are 3 brand NEW chapters including a mini version of the proprietary Emotion Screen Test (EST).

The EST is a guided in-depth self-evaluation of your own facial expressions. Its main purpose is to help you clearly evaluate your emotion creating and revealing strengths and weaknesses.

Are ready to finally complete your on-camera training?

I’m pretty certain you’ll love this comprehensive book on facial communication because it’s easy to follow and the information you’ll take away may not only game-changing, it may very well be life-changing.

Let the journey begin…

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A Great Gift for Actor!

This motivational and inspirational notebook makes a memorable gift for Actor.

This is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best Actor ever.

This is a perfect notebook for journaling, taking notes, writing and brainstorming, organizing.

Features:

• 6”x9”, perfect size for your backpack, desk, school, home or work.
• 120 pages of high quality paper.
• Premium matte cover design
• It can be used as a journal, notebook, diary, planner or just a composition book for school and work.
• Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils.
• It will make a great gift for any special occasion: Christmas, Secret Santa, Birthday, Graduation, Retirement, Appreciation, etc.

Your friends will appreciate this thoughtful notebook/journal.

Get it today as a gift for yourself or your loved ones!

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A Wonderful Gift for Actor!

This notebook/journal would make a great, memorable and useful gift for Actor.

Show your awesome Actor friends how much you appreciate their hard work with this notebook/journal.

This is a perfect notebook for taking notes, journaling, organizing, writing and brainstorming.

Features:

• 6”x9” notebook/journal, perfect size for your desk, backpack, school, home or work.
• 120 pages of high quality paper.
• Soft, matte laminated paperback cover
• It can be used as a journal, notebook, diary, planner or just a composition book for school and work.
• Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils.
• It will make a great gift for any special occasion: Christmas, Secret Santa, Birthday, Graduation, Retirement, Appreciation, etc.

Your friends will appreciate this thoughtful notebook/journal.

Get it today and give your friends something practical and memorable!

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A Wonderful Gift for Actor!

This notebook/journal would make a great, memorable and useful gift for Actor.

Show your awesome Actor friends how much you appreciate their hard work with this notebook/journal.

This is a perfect notebook for taking notes, journaling, organizing, writing and brainstorming.

Features:

• 6”x9” notebook/journal, perfect size for your desk, backpack, school, home or work.
• 120 pages of high quality paper.
• Soft, matte laminated paperback cover
• It can be used as a journal, notebook, diary, planner or just a composition book for school and work.
• Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils.
• It will make a great gift for any special occasion: Christmas, Secret Santa, Birthday, Graduation, Retirement, Appreciation, etc.

Your friends will appreciate this thoughtful notebook/journal.

Get it today and give your friends something practical and memorable!

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Actor Training expands on Alison Hodge’s highly-acclaimed and best-selling Twentieth Century Actor Training. This exciting second edition radically updates the original book making it even more valuable for any student of the history and practice of actor training. The bibliography is brought right up to date and many chapters are revised. In addition, eight more practitioners are included – and forty more photographs – to create a stunningly comprehensive study.

The practitioners included are:

Stella Adler; Eugenio Barba; Augusto Boal; Anne Bogart; Bertolt Brecht; Peter Brook; Michael Chekhov; Joseph Chaikin; Jacques Copeau; Philippe Gaulier; Jerzy Grotowski; Maria Knebel; Jacques Lecoq; Joan Littlewood; Sanford Meisner; Vsevolod Meyerhold; Ariane Mnouchkine; Monika Pagneux; Michel Saint-Denis; Włodzimierz Staniewski; Konstantin Stanislavsky; Lee Strasberg

The historical, cultural and political context of each practitioner’s work is clearly set out by leading experts and accompanied by an incisive and enlightening analysis of the main principles of their training, practical exercises and key productions.

This book is an invaluable introduction to the principles and practice of actor training and its role in shaping modern theatre.

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Are you an actor and looking for the perfect actor’s journal ?

Here you are this is the largest and best actors log book, the interior includes space to record Production, Role, Casting director, Date, Time, location, Pieces performed, outfit, Behind the table, notes and more.

Perfect actors gift idea.

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This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor. Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook 2022 features: * a new foreword by actor Paterson Joseph (Noughts & Crosses, Grantchester, Law & Order, A Christmas Carol) * 4 newly commissioned interviews with theatre industry professionals on topics of the moment * 1 new article on a current aspect of the industry With the listings updated every year, the Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry. Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues. An invaluable professional tool that anyone working in the industry will benefit from.

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“I have felt there was nothing for me to do except to devote my labour and energy almost exclusively to the study of Creative Nature…I have acquired a sum of experience in the course of long years of work and this is what I have sought to share with you.” (Stanislavski)Here in concise form is what Stanislavski said about acting, alphabetically arranged to aid students, professionals and lay people interested in the stage craft. These collected short statements on a variety of subjects cannot replace the full expression of Stanislavski’s ideas and discoveries in his other books, but they will serve to refresh the reader’s memory and pinpoint what Stanislavski has to offer enquiring minds both in and out of the theatre.

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This is the classic lexicon of Stanislavski’s most important concepts, all in the master’s own words. Upon its publication in 1963, An Actor’s Handbook quickly established itself as an essential guide for actors and directors. Culling key passages from Stanislavski’s vast output, this book covers more than one hundred and fifty key concepts, among them ‘Improvisation’, ‘External Technique’, ‘Magic If’, ‘Imaginary Objects’, ‘Discipline’, ‘What Is My System?’ and ‘Stage Fright’.This reissued, attractively packaged edition will be an essential book for any performer.

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A founding member of Peter Brook’s international theatre company, Yoshi Oida infuses his acting and directing with the artistry of the Oriental traditions and a mastery of Western forms. In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of expertise. An Actor’s Tricks offers a meticulous scrutiny of the actor’s preparation for performance and comes with a foreword by Peter Brook.

Drawing on an unrivalled wealth and range of expertise in the fields of acting, directing and training, Yoshi Oida and Lorna Marshall provide an authoritative and fascinating study of the art of the actor.

In scrutinising the process of performance from the twin perspectives of the actor and director, An Actor’s Tricks is filled with hints, insights and stories from productions with Peter Brook and from around the world.

Beginning with the daily preparation to train the body, it moves to the process of rehearsal for a performance right up to the moment when the actor steps onstage. An appendix of practical exercises is included for the actor to follow.

The books combines principles and techniques from both Western and Eastern disciplines of acting to provide a masterful study essential for every actor and director.

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Discover the captivating world of background acting in “Behind the Scenes: A Guide to Being a Background Actor.” This comprehensive and practical guide takes you on a journey through the intricacies of the industry, providing insider tips, expert advice, and invaluable insights to help you succeed in this exciting field. From finding opportunities and mastering set etiquette to building a versatile wardrobe and collaborating effectively with the production team, this book covers it all. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or a film enthusiast curious about the magic behind the camera, “Behind the Scenes” is your ultimate companion to navigate the world of background acting and embrace the thrill of being a part of the entertainment industry.

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When it was first published in 1984, this book exposed the pressures, rewards and insecurity of an actor’s life, and caused a storm of controversy for its forthright views on the shortcomings of contemporary directors. Ten years later, Simon Callow has provided a new and gloomy assessment of the state of British theatre today, with the decline of ensemble playing, a lack of training for young actors, “brochure theatre” where novelty replaces substance, and audiences who applaud the hydraulics of the stage machinery rather than the quality of the actor’s performace. It ends with a warning that without attention to the roots of the art of stagecraft, the tree of British theatre will surely die.

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The first biography of one of Britain s most controversial and contradictory comedians.

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Understand the business side of your showbiz career 

We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamour—plush red carpets, simply divine outfits, huge sums of money, and oh, the parties! But what a lot of wannabe actors forget is that it takes a lot of practical work to get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere, and that the savviest actors put as much stress on the business side of the profession as they do on the show. Breaking Into Acting For Dummies demystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you understand how it really works, who the decision-makers are, what they’re looking for when they’re picking talent, and how to get them on your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you’ll want to have a well-thumbed copy of this book alongside your pile of scripts.   

Written by two friendly insiders, this guide takes you behind the scenes to help you map out your plan of attack, showing you how to open doors—and keep them open—and use your time wisely, so you’re not breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. You’ll understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a movie part, craft your resume as minutely as a script, and judge the angle of your headshots and webcam appearances as intimately as any director. Once you’ve mastered these skills, it’s time to go to market as your own publicity department, building your media and online presence until everyone who’s anyone knows exactly who you are.   

• Understand different acting markets—from theater to commercials 
• Network in-person and online 
• Build your image via resumes, head shots, and webcam 
• Keep a firm grip on the financial side 

Whether you’re studying, a hopeful amateur, or have been treading the boards for a while, this is your breakthrough script for succeeding in the business of acting, and for learning how to play your ultimate role: yourself.  

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Cinema was one of the Cold War’s most powerful instruments of propaganda. Movies blended with literary, theatrical, musical and broadcast representations of the conflict to produce a richly textured Cold War culture. Now in paperback, this timely book fills a significant gap in the international story by uncovering British cinema’s contribution to Cold War propaganda and to the development of a popular consensus on Cold War issues. Tony Shaw focuses on an age in which the ‘first Cold War’ dictated international (and to some extent domestic) politics. This era also marked the last phase of cinema’s dominance as a mass entertainment form in Britain. Shaw explores the relationship between film-makers, censors and Whitehall, within the context of the film industry’s economic imperatives and the British government’s anti-Soviet and anti-Communist propaganda strategies. Drawing upon rich documentation, he demonstrates the degree of control exerted by the state over film output. Shaw analyses key films of the period, including High Treason, which put a British McCarthyism on celluloid; the fascinatingly ambiguous science fiction thriller The Quatermass Experiment; the dystopic The Damned, made by one of Hollywood’s blacklisted directors, Joseph Losey; and the CIA-funded, animated version of George Orwell’s novel “Animal Farm”. The result is a deeply probing study of how Cold War issues were refracted through British films, compared with their imported American and East European counterparts, and how the British public received this ‘war propaganda’.

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Extremely useful and thorough… A collection of great value to students –Teaching Drama Magazine

Forty fantastic male speeches for teenagers, all written since the year 2000, by some of the most exciting and acclaimed writers working today.

Whether you’re applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, it’s likely you’ll be required to perform one or more monologues, including a piece from a contemporary play. It’s vital to come up with something fresh that’s suited both to you in order to allow you to express who you are as a performer and to the specific purposes of the audition.

In this invaluable collection you’ll find forty speeches by leading contemporary playwrights including Annie Baker, Jez Butterworth, Nadia Fall, Ella Hickson, Arinzé Kene, Dawn King, Jessica Swale, Jack Thorne, Enda Walsh and Tom Wells, from plays that were premiered at many of the UK’s most famous and respected venues, including the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Manchester Royal Exchange, Royal Court Theatre, Bush Theatre, Traverse Theatre, the Young Vic, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Drawing on her experience as an actor, director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Trilby James introduces each speech with a user-friendly, bullet-point list of ten things you need to know about the character, and then five ideas to help you perform the monologue.

This book also features a step-by-step guide to the process of selecting and preparing your speech, and approaching the audition itself.

‘Sound practical advice for anyone attending an audition a source of inspiration for teachers and students alike’ Teaching Drama Magazine on The Good Audition Guides

A NOTE ON THE TITLE

The use of the word ‘Male’ in the title of this monologue collection refers to the characters as originally written, and is not intended to suggest any restriction in terms of usage.

We encourage performers of all gender identities to explore and choose any monologue that they connect with as an individual, and not feel constrained by who it was originally written to be performed by.

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Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors features 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them.

These refreshing monologues encompass a broad range of circumstances and emotions perfect for young actors seeking new material to explore – some of which will appeal to slightly younger actors and others of which will excite slightly older actors.

Here are some of the features of this book:

• A broad range of circumstances and emotions, from comedic to heartfelt to quirky
• Emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge actors and keep audiences engaged
• Modern day topics with contemporary language
• Convenient organization from “younger” to “older” as the book progresses
• Ideal for auditions, as short performance pieces or for use in the classroom

This resource was created by Beat by Beat Press, the same award-winning publisher of Teaching Drama: The Essential Handbook, a #1 best-seller on Amazon which has sold over 35,000 copies and has been translated into 5 languages.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the only official volume of this title that has been tested and proven in thousands of classrooms around the world. Please check for the Beat by Beat logo before purchasing any similar products online to assure you’re receiving the highest quality of material for young actors.

Below are sample monologues from the book:

SHARING

Some people think I don’t like sharing, but that isn’t true at all. I love sharing. I mean, what’s not to love about being able to go up to someone and say, “Hey, can I have some of that candy?” And then they give you some! Or, “Can I ride your bike for a while?” And then you get to ride their bike! Sharing is awesome. Sometimes you have to be careful, though. Like if someone comes up to me and says, “Can I have one of your cookies?” Well, if I gave them a cookie, then I might not have any cookies left to share with other people and that would be, like, the opposite of sharing. So I have to say no. Because sharing is really important.

SCOUT

Before we moved here, we had this big dog named Scout. Mom always said he was a total mutt, but I think he was also part collie. And maybe part golden retriever. But he was definitely at least half mutt. Scout was supposed to be the whole family’s dog, but he was really mine. I mean, after school, it was me he would be waiting for. And when anyone threw his ball, I’m the one he always brought it back to. And at night, it was always my bed he slept in. But before we moved here, my Mom found out we weren’t allowed to have any pets, so we had to give him away to my cousins. I don’t really talk about it, but sometimes I dream about Scout. He’s got his ball in his mouth and he’s looking for me. And I’m saying, “Here, Scout. I’m right here.” But he doesn’t hear me, and he can’t see me, and I’m saying, “I’m right here. Scout. I’m right here.” And then, I don’t know, I guess I wake up . . . I don’t know if Scout dreams about me.

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