Theatre
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Confessions of an Actor: The Autobiography
Laurence Olivier was a true legend. No classical actor had ever been such a dazzling star. No star had been such a magnificent actor. In this marvellous autobiography Laurence Olivier tells his own story: his brilliant career as actor, director, film-maker and producer; his role as husband to three women including Vivien Leigh and Joan Plowright; and his many friendships – with Sir Ralph Richardson, Noel Coward and Sir Winston Churchill, to name just a few. CONFESSIONS OF AN ACTOR is more than just a memoir. It is a deeply felt testament by one of the most astonishingly gifted artists of all time.Read more
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Your Dog Ate My Shoe: Etudes For Young Actors Op. 1
This is the first book in the series of short one to three-minute exercises for young actors. This first volume contains one hundred eleven scenes of different levels of difficulty for actors as young as six years old to late teens and young adults.
Each generation deserves its own voice. Therefore, in contrast to other acting books written for teens by adults, this book was written by their peer.
Each scene is provided with a b-code that describes for what age range and gender identification it is suitable to be performed. Scenes were constructed in a way that it would be easy for the young actor to perform them with their acting coach, parent or colleague.
All scenes are formatted according to the standard script formatting guidelines.
The paper version of this book is intentionally printed on non-glossy paper and is meant to be scribbled on. Please make it your own, take it with you to your acting lesson, and put your thoughts and findings in pencil or ink.
Please note that this book is published not-for-profit the collection is provided in electronic form to patrons so they can support the website https://www.bcacting.com.
At the time of publishing (October 2023) All of scenes in this book can be downloaded for free from the official website https://www.bcacting.com where they were originally published between April and September 2023.
“Your Dog Ate My Shoe” is a citation from one of the very first scenes written for this book. The subtitle of the book “Etudes For Young Actors Op. 1” is inspired by music books, étude in French means an exercise, and opus is a collection of works. As actors use their bodies as an instrument to perform truthful emotions, there’s no better subtitle that I could imagine.
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On Directing: Interviews with Directors
The profession of directing is barely a century old. On Directing considers the position of the director in theater and performance today. What is a director? How do they begin work on a play or performance? What methods are used in rehearsal? Is the directRead more
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Being an Actor
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.Read more
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I, an Actor by Nicholas Craig: Another Great Actor Explores Himself
At last the memoirs of Nicholas Craig – theatrical eminence best known for his Truepate in The Cuckolde of Leicester and more popularly as Gob in Oh No! It’s the Neighbours! – are re-released for a grateful audience, updated with a wealth of new and controversial material. Startlingly truthful, unflinchingly illustrated, I, An Actor is a piton up the slope of creativity for theatre fans and aspiring actors alike, revealing everything that most theatrical autobiographies cravenly avoid. Should you sport a moustache in your publicity photo? How can you fix a prolapsed labial or a bad case of ‘blow-out’? What should you never call Alec Guinness during rehearsals? Is it true Brian Blessed only weighs 9 1/2 stone? And what should you do when Hollywood comes calling? This book blows the lid off the secrets of the profession, leaving no reputation safe.Read more
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Trusting the Actor: New Techniques for Actor Training
This revolutionary book is more than just a dry theoretical study of acting techniques. Against a background of Apartheid South Africa it tells the story – both humorous and moving – of how teacher/director Brian Astbury – founder of South Africa’s legendary Space Theatre – and hundreds of actors and acting students both in production and at Britain’s top drama schools developed a set of exercises over two decades to help actors overcome problems not addressed in other methods.These teach how to be ‘in the moment’;
to gain access to the inexhaustible storehouse of the imagination;
to access, integrate and properly use the emotions of the character;
to overcome difficulties with learning lines;
to recreate performance without conscious thought.“An idiosyncratic, challenging and practical guide to the craft of acting, crammed with anecdotes and humorous insights”
Richard E. Grant Actor/director/writer (Withnail and I, The Player, Wah-Wah and many others)“A truly inspirational teacher”
Julie Hesmondhalgh Actor (Hayley, Coronation Street)“A unique figure in British theatre. Provocative, controversial, doggedly inspiring. He has been the pivotal teacher, enabler and mentor for me and countless others.
Rufus Norris Director (Festen, Cabaret, Market Boy, Tintin, Vernon God Little, Blood Wedding)“I cannot recommend it highly enough”
Stephen Moyer Actor (True Blood, NY-LON, Prince Valiant, the RSC)“A conversational (almost chatty) love story, a tale of a theatre company’s struggle against Apartheid, an irreverent look at life”
Alexander Siddig Actor/director (Deep Space Nine, Syriana, Un Homme Perdu, 24, Primeval, Hannibal)“Brian Astbury was, without a doubt, the biggest influence on me. His teachings are still what I go to in trouble”
Jason Flemyng Actor (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Quatermass Experiment, Drum, the RSC)Read more
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Just Williams: An Autobiography
Just Williams: An AutobiographyRead more
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Acting Journal: Daily Writing Notebook Log for Actors and Actresses
Acting Journal To Keep a Track Of Your Acting!Are you looking for a great productive Acting Journal to keep track of your Acting performance? Then this Acting Journal is perfect for you or someone you want to gift.
Features:
- Cover Finish: Beautiful Matte Cover.
- Dimensions: (6″ x 9″) Inches
- Interior: White Paper
- Pages: 120
This Acting Journal is Best For:
- Actors/Actresses
- Magicians
- Singers
- Students
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Actor Notebook: 100 pages Black Line Journal for Drama Class Acting, Acting Class, Musical Theater – Gift for Actor, Future Actor and Student
You know you’re going to be famous one of these days, so why not record all your failures and successes for posterity and a future autobiography.Features:
- Size: 8.5 x11 inches with 100 pages
- Perfect size for school or personal use
- Glossy, sturdy, paperback cover with premium design
Here is your opportunity to write down all those great stories in one easy to use journal with over 100 blank lined pages.
You can also write down your goals, contacts, and who you need to meet on your road to success.
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Eat Sleep Audition Rehearse Rehearse Freak Out Kill it On Opening Night Repeat: Musical Theatre Journal with Blank Pages to Write in – Theater … Acting Notes: Broadway Gift…
Broadway musical theater journal notebook with blank pages to write in. Take acting notes, stage cues, and dramatic instruction down in this cute actor gift.Read more
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Actor Book: Actors Diary and Acting Journal with Pre Printed Pages – Audition Log Book and Gift Idea for any Actor
Write down everything about the theater and the musical performance!
This is the structure of the book:
★ Show, Date, Episode, Production
★ Playboard: Nr, Time, Character, Scene Description, Location
★ Wardrobe, Make-Up, Music / Sound, Spec. Effects
Size: 6 x 9 – 110 Pages
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ABC Letter Tracing Practice Workbook for Kids: Learning To Write Alphabet, Numbers and Line Tracing. Handwriting Activity Book For Preschoolers, Kindergartens.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4: Writing Single Words : Alphabet A-Z Trace lines on previously learned words.
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Step 5: Writing single words: Numbers 0-10 Tracing lines on early learned numbers.
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This handwriting workbook is the perfect workbook for learning how to write letters, numbers and words independently at home.
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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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Games for Actors and Non-Actors
The French edition of Jeux pour Acteurs et Non-Acteurs published in 1982 is currently in its seventh edition. For this first translation into English Boal has added new examples and fresh ideas to make it the most up-to-date introduction to the techniques of Image Theatre and Forum Theatre available.
Boal’s early work took place under the military regime in Brazil. During a period of exile in Portugal, France, Sweden, Germany, and the US he developed work on combating oppression through theatre. His methods transform theatre from a hierarchical structure where actors are active and audiences passive, to a democratic arena where the spectator becomes the `spectactor’, contributing ideas, taking over roles, and using theatre to confront everyday problems, such as sexual harassment, poor pay, homophobia, and racism and find ways of fighting them.
Games for Actors and Non-Actors is a handbook of methods, techniques, games, and exercises designed to help anyone – whether actor or non-actor – rehearse for real life: make the fictional real.Read more
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Actor Gifts: A Novelty Blank Lined Notebook To Write In | Diary Paper Blank Journal | Funny Thank You Gift Idea For Actor
Do you need a perfect gift for Actor ?
An excellent blank lined journal to show appreciation to someone special. This awesome and crazy lined paper book for Kids and Adults. The perfect gift for any person to keep their ideas in one place.
Also a great present for a female employee, coworker or friend.
The Book Contains:
- Size “6 x 9”
- 120 page
- Softcover bookbinding
- Paperback
- Matte Cover
- High quality
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Motive – A dark monologue book for actors
“MOTIVE: 15 Unique Monologues for Aspiring Actors (Age 16+)”
Unlock your acting potential with “Motive,” an exceptional collection of monologues crafted for aspiring actors aged 16 and over. This extraordinary monologue book sets itself apart by presenting these dramatic pieces in the authentic style of a script, making it an essential resource for auditions, college performances, or anyone eager to enhance their acting skills.
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15 Exceptional Monologues: “Motive” provides a diverse selection of 15 monologues, each with its own unique story, character, and emotional depth. This variety ensures that actors can explore a broad range of characters and themes to suit their preferences and strengths.
Script-Style Format: Unlike traditional monologue collections, these pieces are presented in a script-style format. This means you can immerse yourself in a more realistic acting experience, with stage directions and dialogue interactions that make your performance come to life.
Gender-Inclusive: While these monologues are originally written as female characters, they are intentionally crafted to be gender-inclusive. Actors of any gender can confidently perform these monologues without any limitations, offering flexibility and equal opportunities for all.
Mindful Content: Please be aware that some of these monologues explore darker themes and emotions. While they provide a powerful platform for actors to display their range and depth, we advise actors and directors to consider the appropriateness of certain monologues for specific audiences, ensuring that content aligns with the intended mood and atmosphere of the performance.
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Perfect for Auditions: Whether you’re trying out for a role in a theatre production, film, or drama school, these monologues will help you stand out and impress casting directors.
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College Performances: Ideal for drama students, these monologues provide a wealth of material for class assignments and college performances, helping you refine your skills and showcase your talent.
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Character Development: With each monologue, you’ll delve into the complexities of various characters, enabling you to hone your acting abilities and gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.
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Inclusive & Diverse: “Motive” is designed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity, allowing actors to explore characters from different walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds.
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Unleash your acting potential and order “Motive” today. Your journey towards becoming a versatile and accomplished actor starts here, but remember to consider your audience when selecting and performing darker monologues.
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Actor Gifts: Lined Notebook Journal Diary Paper Blank, an Appreciation Gift for Actor to Write in (Volume 4)
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.
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Actor Gifts: Lined Notebook Journal Diary Paper Blank, an Appreciation Gift for Actor to Write in (Volume 3)
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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Voice Over Artist – You’ve Probably Heard Me Before: Calendar & Daily Planner For A Voice Actor Or Actress
Grab this awesome planner for a voice actor or actress to help you get an overview of your weekly and daily goals.Read more
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older & wiser : how to start an acting career over 50
Older and Wiser: A Guide to Starting Your Acting Career After 50 is a comprehensive guidebook for individuals who are interested in pursuing an acting career later in life. The book offers practical advice, insights, and encouragement to help readers overcome age-related challenges and build a successful acting career.
The book begins by discussing the mindset and attitude needed to succeed as an actor at any age. It encourages readers to let go of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, and instead focus on their strengths and passion for acting.
The guidebook then delves into the technical aspects of acting, such as the Meisner and Stanislavski techniques, which are explained in layman’s terms. The book also covers the practical aspects of building a career, including finding auditions, creating a portfolio, and networking with industry professionals.
The book emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of rejection and setbacks. It also provides guidance on how to maintain physical and mental well-being to sustain a career in the industry.
Overall, “Older and Wiser” is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to pursue their passion for acting later in life. It provides a roadmap for building a fulfilling career and encourages readers to embrace their unique talents and abilities.
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You Are An Amazing Actor Simply Fantastic All the Other Actors Total Disasters Everyone Agree Believe Me: Donald Trump Notebook/Journal Homebook To … 120 pages | Lined | Gift…
Funny Donald Trump with American Flag Actor Notebook University Graduation gift a 120 pages Notebook featuring You Are An Amazing Actor Simply Fantastic All the Other Actors Total Disasters Everyone Agree Believe Me a Matte-finish cover.
Perfect gift for parents, grandparents, kids, boys, girls, youth and teens as an Actor journal gift.
- 120 pages
- 6″”x9″”
- White-color paper
- Matte Finish Cover for an elegant look and feel
Are you an Actor ? Are you looking for a gift for your parents or relatives that works as an Actor ? Then you need to buy this gift for your brother, sister, Auntie and celebrate their birthday. Great Actor gift for graduation .
Are you looking for an Actor Gift ? Actor journal ? Actor Notebook ?
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Confessions Of An Actor, A Lined Notebook: Funny Novelty Gift For Actors | Secret Santa, White Elephant, Christmas or Birthdays
Funny Parody Notebook for Actors
If you are looking for a funny gift for a friend or co-worker with a sense of humor, then this notebook will do the trick.
Ideal for colleagues or good mates, this lined notebook is sure to give them a laugh. And, it is also a really rather useful lined notebook for musings, jottings, journaling, and creative procrastination.Features include:
Size 5.5″x8.5″ / 14 x 21.5 cm (similar to A5)
140 lined pages
Good quality crisp white paper
Great for journaling or to-do lists
Appealing typographic cover design
Matt finish cover
A parody classic style book coverThis Notebook makes a great joke Secret Santa gift, stocking stuffer, or anytime gift for good friends.
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Actor Gifts: Blank Lined Journal Notebook, an Appreciation Thank You and Funny Gift for Actors
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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Funny Things That Happened at Rehearsal: A Theatre Memory Book
Let’s face it, every day at rehearsal is hilarious.If you’ve ever rehearsed for a play, you know how kooky rehearsals can get. And you know how much you’ll miss it when the show’s over. This book is the perfect way to record theatre memories and funny stories of things that happened at rehearsals.
This book features:
- Over 100 pages to record 200+ memories
- Space to record date, what show you were rehearsing for, and where
- Handy 6″ x 9″ dimensions
- Sturdy paperback cover
This book is a perfect gift for the high school thespian, theatre nerd, or stage actor in your life. Scroll up and click “add to cart” now!
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Acting: Face to Face 2nd Edition: The Actor’s Guide to Understanding How Your Face Communicates Emotion for TV and Film (Language of the Face Book 1)
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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Acting Journal. Performance Audition Logbook For Acting Career, Theatre Or Musical. Novelty Gift For Actor. A Tracker Journal To Write Down Theater & … Performance: Perfect…
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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Acting Journal. Audition Notebook Journal To Write & Record Theater Auditions For Drama Or Musicals. Novelty Gift Idea For Actor, Director Or Broadway Fan: Log Book To Write…
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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An Actor Prepares – The Actor’s Journal: Blank Lined Journals for actors (6″x9″) 110 pages for Gifts (Funny, motivational,inspirational and Gag), … for…
Are you an Actor?
Then Check this awesome journal for ideas include creative writing, taking notes, making memory lists for your acting journey?
This blank lined journal is perfect for acting class notes of scenes,dialogues, and scripts.
This journal is also great to keep memories ,emotions,experiences from acting class, auditions, theaters, plays, and movie sets.It is an ‘easy-to-carry’ 6 x 9 blank lined journal.
It includes:Matte finish cover
110 durable pages
white paper
Strong Binding
6 x 9 inchesIf you are looking for a different book,don’t forget to click the author’s / publisher’s name for other great journal ideas.
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The English Actor: From Medieval to Modern
The English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft. In thirty chapters, Peter Ackroyd describes, with superb narrative skill, the genesis of acting – deriving from the Church tradition of Mystery Plays – through the flourishing of the craft in the Renaissance to modern methods that followed the advent of film and television. The biographies of the most notable and celebrated actors are also explored, right up to the present day. In this book, Ackroyd gives us an original and superbly entertaining appraisal of how actors have acted – and how audiences have responded – since the medieval period, and what we mean by the ‘magic of the stage’.Read more
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Female Transport
DramaSteve Gooch.
Charcters: 4 male, 6 female
Interior Set
This stark, hard hitting drama is an account of the political education of six women convicted of petty crimes in 19th century London and sentence to be transported to a life of hard labor in Britain’s overseas penal colony (present day Australia). During the 6 month voyage they are kept in a cramped cell below deck where they learn certain truths about society. Foremost among these is they have been condemne
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Motivation for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)
Do you want to build momentum with your acting career?
Discover psychology techniques to stop procrastinating and increase your productivity so you can take your acting career to the next level.
Being motivated is essential to becoming a successful actor.
Actors must often juggle bill-paying jobs and other commitments for years before getting their big break.
If you are not highly motivated, you will get lost among the crowd of hopefuls, no matter how talented you are.
Motivated actors are a joy to work with and energize everyone around them.
They often start their own projects, so they don’t just rely on outside work, and they continuously develop their craft, making themselves more employable.
If you are wondering how to reach this high level of motivation consistently, psychology can help.
Psychologists have uncovered the principles behind human motivation and developed simple yet powerful techniques to increase your productivity.
Motivation for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language.
Read this book and discover:
- How to build momentum and overcome resistance
- How to beat procrastination and get things done
- Mistakes actors make when trying to get motivated
- How to turn boring into fun
- Practical tools you can use straight away
Short enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Motivation for Actors will help you take control of your acting career and spur you on towards unstoppable momentum.
Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.
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Behind The Scenes: A Guide to Being a Background Actor
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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The Circus Professor’s Guidebook: A Performance Development Course for Kids
Discover a thrilling journey that empowers parents, teachers, and kids alike to unlock the world of captivating stage performances—introducing “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” a groundbreaking curriculum designed to transform children into confident and skilled performers through the exciting realm of circus arts.
Delve into “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” as it illuminates the fascinating relevance of circus arts in nurturing essential performance development skills. Unveil a world of excitement where imagination takes center stage, and watch as young minds embark on a gripping adventure toward becoming remarkable performing artists.
With 60 games throughout the book, each chapter immerses kids in engaging exercises meticulously crafted to foster creativity and ignite their imaginations. From mime to clowning, each activity provides hours of immersive play and exploration, ensuring endless delight for kids and inspiration for instructors, parents, and teachers.
As the program unfolds, witness the seamless progression from one chapter to the next, building upon acquired skills and experiences. The Circus Professor’s insightful reflections, laced with humor and intellect, add a charismatic flair to the learning process.
“The Circus Professor’s Guidebook” isn’t just about circus arts – it’s a gateway to a world of dramatic performing arts. Each week’s treasure trove of ideas and learned performance skills contribute to a central goal: cultivating talents directly applicable to the vast realm of stage performance.
Enroll your children in this transformative journey and witness them blossoming into burgeoning performing artists with professional-level skills. As their abilities flourish, parents and teachers can relish the satisfaction of nurturing extraordinary talents and creating lasting memories. Experience the magic of “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook” and open the curtain to a future brimming with confidence, creativity, and spectacular stage performances.
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The Actors’ Crucible: Port Talbot and the Making of Burton, Hopkins, Sheen and All the Others
The town of Port Talbot has long been seen (quite literally) as synonymous with the steel industry. Yet it also has another claim to fame as the actorsx27 capital of Wales. It has produced a remarkable number of actors since the inter-war years. Richard Burton, Anthony Hopkins and Michael Sheen head the glittering cast but there are many others including early stars such as Ronald Lewis and Ivor Emmanuel, more recent figures like Rob Brydon and Di Botcher as well as a cluster of exciting young actorsstarting to make their names in the West End and on the big and small screen.This book suggests explanations for this phenomenon. Its author is a historical biographer who hails from Port Talbot and has done extensive research including numerous interviews. It explores the provision of educational and cultural facilities for young people over the years and demonstrates a commitment to drama that is deeply embedded in the townx27s history. It tells in some depth the stories of the super-stars but in a novel way, focusing on how they emerged and on those who nurtured their talent, presenting the actors as part of a tradition that was set in motion even before Richard Burton began to make his mark. It surveys the careers of fifty actors from Port Talbot and it considers what its most famous stars have put back into their community, culminating in the spectacular three-day event of Easter 2011 when Michael Sheen resurrected Port Talbotx27s pride and hopes through the immersive theatrical experience of The Passion.Written at a time of mixed fortunes for actors when funding for training is threatened yet opportunities for theatre and film work are expanding within Wales, this book puts centre-stage a town, its actors and those who guide them and so offers a new kind of cultural history. Such an approach also raises wider questions about the importance of the arts and of drama in particular to the wellbeing of communities.Read more
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Breaking into Acting For Dummies
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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Actor’s Journal: Journal Log book for Actors and Actresses, Audition Notebook, acting diary.
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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Last Man Standing: Tales from Tinseltown
In a career that spanned over seven decades, Roger Moore was at the very heart of the show-business scene.
We all knew him as an actor who starred in films that made him famous the world over, but he was also a tremendous prankster, joker and raconteur – in fact, he was well known as one of the nicest guys in the business, and someone who was always up for some fun.
In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Roger lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. It features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including Tony Curtis, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, John Mills, Peter Sellers, Michael Winner, Cubby Broccoli and many more.
Wonderfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and told with his characteristic wit and good humour, Last Man Standing is vintage Moore at his very best.
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Hollywood or Home
Kathryn Gray’s long-awaited second collection Hollywood or Home, has as much ruthless glamour as any old Hollywood movie. These worldly-wise poems are seriously playful and playfully serious as they explore celebrity culture. Spectres of Hollywood – moguls, politicians, starlets, and monsters – leap from screen to page. Common tropes are observed, and industry secrets revealed.
In decadent celebrity culture, where a star is born every minute and becomes a flop even more quickly, these fierce and funny poems open space for the writer to reassess failures and successes, to overcome writer’s block, and to remember that we never stop longing for our old dreams to come true. Writing at the top of her game, Gray manages to find spectacle – and survival – out of Hollywood’s brutal disdain for failure.
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Hollywood Babylon: The Legendary Underground Classic of Hollywood’s Darkest and Best Kept Secrets
Originally published in Paris, this is a collection of Hollywood’s darkest and best kept secrets from the pen of Kenneth Anger, a former child movie actor who grew up to become one of America’s leading underground film-makers.Read more
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Breaking Down Your Script: The Compact Guide: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Actor (The Compact Guides)
This clear, concise and practical guide provides actors with a structured and effective method for breaking down and understanding a performance script. It offers a flexible approach that works with plays from any period or genre, with television and film scripts, and even when preparing for your audition.Inside, you’ll find the tools you need for every step of the process, from making sense of the whole script, to breaking it down scene by scene, through to detailed line-by-line analysis. There are strategies for exploring character arcs, objectives, beat shifts and subtext, as well as practical exercises and sample scenes from leading playwrights to help you put the concepts into action. Also included are worksheets you can use and reuse on all your future projects.
Wherever you are in your acting career, this book is your essential working companion – giving you a method for tackling any script, and providing the foundation to take your performances to the next level.
The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and theatremakers, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.
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Actions: The Actor’s Thesaurus
A vital companion for actors in rehearsal – a thesaurus of action-words to revitalise performance, with a foreword by Terry Johnson.Finding the right action is an essential part of the process of preparation for the actor. Using this thesaurus of active verbs, the actor can refine the action-word until s/he hits exactly the right one to help make the action come alive. The method of ‘actioning’ is widely used in rehearsal rooms, but has never before been set down in a systematic and comprehensive way.
NHB also publishes ,Actioning – and How to Do It, the first in-depth exploration of Actioning for student actors, those who train them, and professionals working in the industry, whether they’re brand new to the technique or have been practising it for years.
‘If you want to act, or act better, Actions will take you a long way on the journey to excellence’ Terry Johnson
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