In GROUP THEORY, a week's worth of misdelivered mail leads an apartment dweller on a journey through the refracted symmetries of self, as he makes surprising connections with people he had brushed... More > past everyday. In PARSIMONY, a man returns home after a car crash, drugged up and teetering on crutches, to find a that a strange new neighbor has moved into the back room behind his kitchen. And in TERATOLOGY, the distant arching dome of an old train station looms over four stranded travelers, four strangers trapped together for a long night. Or are there three? Or two? Or.... ?
These verse monologues were all originally performed by the author.< Less
This anecdotal recollection of the creation and development of the Interborough Repertory Theater (IRT) one of a handful New York City's nonprofit theater companies to produce original works using... More > both Deaf and Hearing actors and the birthplace of the Del-sign acting and directing technique proves that you can make your own work in theater.< Less
This anecdotal recollection of the creation and development of the Interborough Repertory Theater (IRT) one of a handful New York City's nonprofit theater companies to produce original works using... More > both Deaf and Hearing actors and the birthplace of the Del-sign acting and directing technique proves that you can make your own work in theater.< Less
In 1889, Webster Edgerly published Lessons in Acting, a peculiarly misguided attempt at a training manual for would-be actors.
Alfred Armstrong has produced this new edition, which has the benefit... More > of being much shorter and funnier. It still won't teach you how to act, though.< Less
The idea behind creation of this 1994 dictionary of terms arose in Moscow at the 1989 International Symposium, “Stanislavsky in a Changing World.” From reports of foreign participants it... More > was discovered that Stanislavsky’s works are studied abroad mainly through their original English translations. This situation came about mainly because the initial publication rights for English language editions of Stanislavsky were given exclusively to Elizabeth Hapgood, the American translator of the book The Work of an Actor on Himself (aka An Actor Prepares). Translations from the English edition into other languages have created terminological confusions and semantic distortions of the original Russian texts. That is why today a new dictionary is needed to explain clearly and concisely the meaning of each term of the “system.” The Russian original was published in 1994, and is translated into English here for the first time.< Less
The idea behind creation of this 1994 dictionary of terms arose in Moscow at the 1989 International Symposium, “Stanislavsky in a Changing World.” From reports of foreign participants it... More > was discovered that Stanislavsky’s works are studied abroad mainly through their original English translations. This situation came about mainly because the initial publication rights for English language editions of Stanislavsky were given exclusively to Elizabeth Hapgood, the American translator of the book The Work of an Actor on Himself (aka An Actor Prepares). Translations from the English edition into other languages have created terminological confusions and semantic distortions of the original Russian texts. That is why today a new dictionary is needed to explain clearly and concisely the meaning of each term of the “system.” The Russian original was published in 1994, and is translated into English here for the first time.< Less
A step-by-step detailed training manual for actors that guides you through the process of finding and bringing to life the "perfect" monologue, a monologue that works for you. Includes over... More > 50 original monologues for men and women with tips on approach and delivery. Quotes & advice from agents, managers, casting directors, and coaches in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. A must have for every actor!< Less
Has your acting career lost its edge?
Do you need direction? Sound advice? Better results?
Look no further.
Acting on Purpose is a fresh perspective challenging beginners and veterans alike to the... More > height of your potential. With bare-knuckle honesty and deadpan wit, actor Ian Champion draws on his breadth of experience to tell you how it really is on the front lines - and how you can forge the career you truly want:
*Activating those big dreams with powerful goal-setting.
*Advice on training for the craft, mind and body.
*Building your CV and a great agent relationship.
*Creating your own work.
*Detailed battle-plans for preparing the best screen and stage auditions of your life…and much more.
Reshape your attitudes, your confidence and your life.
Start Acting on Purpose now.< Less
Has your acting career lost its edge?
Do you need direction? Sound advice? Better results?
Look no further.
Acting on Purpose is a fresh perspective challenging beginners and veterans alike to the... More > height of your potential. With bare-knuckle honesty and deadpan wit, actor Ian Champion draws on his breadth of experience to tell you how it really is on the front lines - and how you can forge the career you truly want:
*Activating those big dreams with powerful goal-setting.
*Advice on training for the craft, mind and body.
*Building your CV and a great agent relationship.
*Creating your own work.
*Detailed battle-plans for preparing the best screen and stage auditions of your life…and much more.
Reshape your attitudes, your confidence and your life.
Start Acting on Purpose now.< Less
DO YOU DREAM OF COMING TO "HOLLYWOOD" TO PURSUE GOALS OF BECOMING AN ACTOR OR MODEL? Let SHOWBIZ give you the "basics" needed to begin your career!
"SHOWBIZ" is designed... More > to aid aspiring talent (ALL ages) "get started" in the entertainment industry of: Television, Film, Commercial, Modeling & Print. SHOWBIZ answers F.A.Q.'s... GET info on SAG agent's list, Agents & Commission, Unions, Work Permit, Audition & Resume prep, Photos, Showbiz lingo; Marketing tools, HOT Modeling tips! Expectations... SPEND less money: AVOID scam(s) & pitfalls! SAVE time. "Do's & Don't's" & MORE!!! *RECOMMENDED for: Instructors, Students, Talent Agencies, Parents of Showbiz kids & Performers--ANYONE. *U.S. & abroad: There is only "1" HOLLYWOOD! This information is delivered to YOU first-hand. Why not learn from an author who is the mom of a 'Showbiz kid' & who has personal EXPERIENCE in the bizness. (A Great GIFT idea!) ~SHOWBIZ is an excellent source for anyone seeking to get started.~
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