The Actor Uncovered
The Actor Uncovered

Author: Michael Howard

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1621535584

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Actor Uncovered is certainly not a set of rigid rules advocating one "method" or one singular "truth." Departing from the common guidebook format, Michael Howard uses a unique approach to teaching acting, reflecting on his own history and sharing his own experiences as an actor, director, and teacher. How he writes about the process and craft of acting is at once intensely personal and relatable by others. Readers are invited to participate as though present in this master teacher's classes. Each human being, and thus each actor, is unique. Howard encourages actors to uncover their own ways of working, using their particular abilities and personality traits. Going beyond the craft and into human psychology and the importance of acting as a life force, readers will see new and deeper ways to study and practice, to be introspective, and to arrive at places of revelation about their craft.The Actor Uncovered will have much to say to beginners, to those who are advanced, and to professional and working actors. Howard discusses such topics as: Techniques, styles, and methods in a changing society Relaxation, concentration, and the breath The relationships among actor, director, and writer Memory On camera versus on stage Obstacles After more than seventy years as a professional actor, director, and teacher, Howard shows how living creatively and invoking one's own personality can lead to a successful career as an actor.

The Revolutionary Guide to Acting
The Revolutionary Guide to Acting

Author: Bernard Hiller

Publisher: BenBella Books

Published: 2022-08-30

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1637742215

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Become the actor you must be to turn your dreams into reality. For over 25 years, Bernard Hiller’s revolutionary techniques and exercises have produced unprecedented success for actors, artists, and performers all around the world. Acting is always evolving, and in The Revolutionary Guide to Acting Bernard shares the latest methods to help you gain vital skills for success in this competitive industry. Set yourself apart at your next audition by using Bernard’s unique techniques, and uncover the secrets to delivering unforgettable performances. Acting is a journey to self-awareness that will lead you to discover your true authenticity, empowering you to become unstoppable in show business. Cultivate the tools you will need for a long-lasting career and, ultimately, a more accomplished and happier life.

Liz Hurley
Liz Hurley

Author: Alison Bowyer

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781459662544

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From 'That Dress' to the very public wrangle over the paternity of her baby son, Elizabeth Hurley is now an international star and modern day icon, whose glamorous lifestyle is a source of endless fascination to the public. A skilled self - publicist, she has risen from being seen as arm candy from Basingstoke to being hot property in her own right, and is now a household name on both sides of the Atlantic. The wealthy 38 - year - old actress and former Estee Lauder model is now a single mum who continues to run her own film company with ex - partner Hugh Grant. Liz Hurley Uncovered charts her extraordinary rise to the top of the show business elite for the first time.

Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off

Author: Michael Caine

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0316451169

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Now in his 85th year, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares wisdom and stories from his remarkable career in this "engrossing" memoir that "shines with positive energy" (Library Journal, starred review). One of our best-loved actors, Michael Caine has starred in over 100 films in his six-decade career, spanning classic movies like Alfie, Zulu, and The Italian Job (the inspiration for the book title) to playing Alfred opposite Christian Bale's Batman in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. Caine has excelled in every kind of role--with a skill that's made it look easy. Caine knows what success takes. He's made it to the pinnacle of his profession from humble origins. But as he says, "Small parts can lead to big things. And if you keep doing things right, the stars will align when you least expect it." Still working and more beloved than ever, Caine now shares everything he's learned-and "his fans will be rewarded, as will anyone seeking an enjoyable, inspirational read" (Library Journal).

An Actor's Guide—Making It in New York City, Third Edition
An Actor's Guide—Making It in New York City, Third Edition

Author: Glenn Alterman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 1621536971

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A Step-by-Step Guide for the Actor Pursuing a Career in New York A great deal has changed in the industry in the last decade. In this new, third edition of An Actor’s Guide—Making It in New York City, Glenn Alterman provides everything actors need to know. You’ll discover the ten things that it takes to make it as a successful actor in the city, how to support yourself, where and how to start your life as a New York actor, understanding and marketing “your brand,” the best acting schools and conservatories, effective ways to contact agents and casting directors, and more. The author, a successful working actor, also shares many insider tips on topics such as: how to network effectively headshots, photographers, and how to have a successful photo session creating your actor websites the best Internet resources and casting sites how to give winning auditions and interviews finding and developing great monologues off and off-off Broadway opportunities TV and film opportunities voice-overs commercial print modeling commercials survival jobs appropriate behavior in the business scams and rip-offs to avoid information for actors with disabilities information on diversity and LGBTQ concerns a listing of agents, casting directors and theaters Among the book’s many interviews are legendary show business figures, such as actors Henry Winkler, Alison Fraser, Dylan Baker, Lisa Emery, and Charles Busch, as well as casting directors Juliet Taylor, Ellen Lewis, Jay Binder, Donna DeSeta, and Liz Lewis, among many others. With Alterman’s essential guide, you’ll be prepared to launch and maintain your dream career in the city that never sleeps.

Automated Planning and Acting
Automated Planning and Acting

Author: Malik Ghallab

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-08-09

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1316720551

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Autonomous AI systems need complex computational techniques for planning and performing actions. Planning and acting require significant deliberation because an intelligent system must coordinate and integrate these activities in order to act effectively in the real world. This book presents a comprehensive paradigm of planning and acting using the most recent and advanced automated-planning techniques. It explains the computational deliberation capabilities that allow an actor, whether physical or virtual, to reason about its actions, choose them, organize them purposefully, and act deliberately to achieve an objective. Useful for students, practitioners, and researchers, this book covers state-of-the-art planning techniques, acting techniques, and their integration which will allow readers to design intelligent systems that are able to act effectively in the real world.

Movement Training for the Modern Actor
Movement Training for the Modern Actor

Author: Mark Evans

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-01-13

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1135892946

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Focusing on the cultural history of modern movement training for actors, Evans traces the development of the ‘neutral’ body as a significant area of practice within drama school training and the relationship between movement pedagogy and the operation of discipline and power in shaping the professional identity of the actor.

Acting With Energy
Acting With Energy

Author: Murisa Harba Durrant

Publisher: Onyx Publishing

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781913206475

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Do you want to uncover your true potential as an actor? To take away the guesswork of performing and instead execute a performance that delivers every single time? Well, now you can. Much like learning the notes on an instrument, once you master the energy scale, you can begin to play emotional chords in a way that is so visceral and communicative to an audience, they will connect with your performance every time. This method when truly tapped into will evoke certain physiological and emotional reactions in the bodies of your audience without their being aware of what is happening. If you commit to your craft this deeply, the level of specificity and authenticity in your performance will be brought to new heights. And the best part? This is not the end result. After all, who cares if you can only do it once? No; I want you to be able to do it take after take. My goal for you is complete confidence and for every audience member to hang onto your every word. This process is reserved for the relentlessly curious; the determined hard-worker; the risk-taking creator; the devout experimenter; the one who is in love with how the human race ticks, and dedicates their lives to sharing this passion with others. This goes deep. If you know you have more to offer, then this is for you, and we welcome you with open arms. It can be scary and frightening to go this deep, but the rewards greatly outweigh the risks. If you want your performances to change someone's life, this is the path for you to take. Let's get to work.

From Acting to Performance
From Acting to Performance

Author: Philip Auslander

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-04-12

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1134727194

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From Acting to Performance collects for the first time major essays by performance theorist and critic Philip Auslander. Together these essays provide a survey of the changes in acting and performance during the crucial transition from the ecstatic theatre of the 1960s to the ironic postmodernism of the 1980s. Auslander examines performance genres ranging from theatre and dance to performance art and stand-up comedy. In doing so he discusses an impressive line-up of practitioners including Antonin Artaud, Jerzy Grotowski, Peter Brook, Willem Dafoe, the Wooster Group, Augusto Boal, Kate Bornstein, and Orlan. From Acting to Performance is a must for all students and scholars interested in contemporary theatre and performance.