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Actions: The Actor's Thesaurus
Marina Caldarone & Maggie Lloyd-Williams
A handy book to have in rehearsal - this thesaurus offers a trove
of action words to revitalise a performance. Verbs are integral to
an actor finding the right action to suit the appropriate situation,
and it can be difficult while in the moment. This book organizes a
vast collection of active verbs to help bring any line alive. Easy
to use and totally accessible, Actions is a terrific tool for
the actor. Softcover, 158 pp. $22.95.
The Back Stage Actor's Handbook
Sherry Eaker
Here, in one convenient volume, is everything that you need to know about launching
your career and breaking into new performance venues. Included is essential insider
information on: finding the best acting teacher, getting the right headshot and
resume, promoting yourself on the web, getting an agent, auditioning, finding
work, and much more. Softcover, 415 pp. $29.95.
An Actor Prepares... To Live in New York City
Craig Wroe
Thinking of pursuing an acting career in New York? Sure you've got the talent
and the drive, but how are you going to survive in the unforgiving metropolis?
Look no further than this book. Author Craig Wroe is an actor, writer and teacher
who has lived in New York City since 1984. Herein he discloses all of the need
to know information that actors will need to survive and thrive as comfortably
and inexpensively as possible
in New York City. Softcover, 351 pp. $26.95.
Actor's Guide to Auditions & Interviews
Third Edition
Margo Annett
Now in its third edition, this useful guide outlines the techniques needed to
achieve success in the challenging process of getting work. It covers all aspects
of casting, including gaining acceptance into a drama course, landing a part
in film, TV, commercials or theatre, and becoming a radio or TV presenter. Updated
and revised throughout, this book is a vital resource for actors. Softcover,
126 pp. $24.95.
An Actor's Guide to Getting Work
Fourth Edition
Simon Dunmore
Now in its fourth edition, this practical, comprehensive guide
contains invaluable information and advice to enable actors to
make the most of everything from drama schools and finding an agent
to voice overs. Dunmore has drawn on his own experience and that
of numerous other professionals to produce An Actor's Guide
to Getting Work, which has become the standard work of reference
for actors of all ages. Softcover, 218 pp. $29.95.
Seeking Representation: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding a Talent Agent
(In Canada)
Valerie L. Poulin
When Poulin wrote the first draft of Seeking Representation in 1995 there
were few, if any, books available to guide industry newcomers and emerging actors
through the process of finding a talent agent. From the detailed introduction
to the business to the nitty-gritty details of getting paid for your work, this
book will aid any aspiring performer in need of a helpful guide. Coil-bound,
111 pp. $14.95.
Movie Acting: The Film Reader
Pamela Robertson Wojcik
Movie Acting: The Film Reader explores one of the most central aspects
of cinema: film acting. Combining recent scholarship with classic essays, this
volume examines key issues such as: what constitutes film acting? How is film
acting different than stage acting? How is acting different in different genres?
Sections include: Ontology of the film actor, The creation of the film actor,
Style and technique,
and Character and type. Softcover, 240 pp. $35.95.
Self-Management for Actors
Getting Down to (Show) Business
Bonnie Gillespie
Actors are frequently on the quest for representation. The assumption is
that one needs a manager to help guide one through the process of becoming a
working actor.
In Self-Management for Actors, author, actor and career counselor Bonnie
Gillespie offers an exciting alternative. This book guides the actor through
the process of taking control of his/her career from the business side of things.
Softcover, 246
pp. $28.95.
Model & Talent Directory
Volume 22
This international directory contains listings for model agencies,
talent agencies, casting directors, personal managers, modeling schools,
modeling associations, model conventions, scouting companies, and
portfolios. Softcover, 187 pp. $44.95.
The New York Agent Book
7th Edition
K Callan
Callan, in this the New York edition of the Agents series,
identifies and illuminates the business skills that all actors, sooner
or later, must learn. This edition not only provides detailed listing
of agencies and their representatives in New York, but also contains
chapters on everything from how one should dress for a meeting to what
to do when it is time to look for a new agent. Callan takes the fear,
loathing and mystery out of finding the agent who's going to help make
you
the working actor you deserve to be. Softcover, 262 pp. $29.95.
The Los Angeles Agent Book
K Callan
Callan, in her Los Angeles edition of the Agents series,
identifies and illuminates the various business skills that all actors
have to learn at different times. With detailed agent's listings and
chapters on everything from self-knowledge, to children in the business,
to research and follow-through, Callan takes the fear, loathing and
mystery out of finding the agent who's going to help make you the working
actor you deserve to be. Softcover, 304 pp. $29.95.
How to Act & Eat at the Same Time: The Sequel
The Do's and Don'ts of Landing a Professional Acting Job
Tom Logan
In this very humorous and greatly expanded version of Tom Logan's
previous book
of the same name, The Sequel continues to demystify agents and the audition
process. Breaking down the "Do's and Don'ts" into highly readable anecdotes
filled with important information, How to Act & Eat at the Same Time will
let the reader know how directors choose their actors and how the actor is seen
from
the 'other side' of the table. Softcover, 260 pp. $21.95.
The Organizer 2004
TheatreBooks
Thinking of becoming an actor? Or, are you a seasoned veteran of the stage and
screen?
Wherever you are in your professional development, The Organizer is
a must-have for those working in the performing arts. Inside you'll find everything
that you
need to succeed, including agents & casting directors, a theatre directory,
a list of essential reading, a 14-month day planner, and much more. Coil bound,
260
pp. $21.74.
The Agents Book
AMIS
The street wise guide to talent, extras, and modelling agencies. It's the only
book you'll need to find an agent, an acting class, a photographer. The information
is reliable and the resources legitimate. $15.00.
Film and Television Acting
Ian Bernard
A practical, problem-solving approach to acting for film and television.
This book analyzes the differences between theatre, film and television
acting and provides the theatre-trained student with solid techniques
for creating a natural, believable performance for film and television.
Thoroughly revised and updated, it uses all new examples and exercises
and includes new interviews with well-known actors to help illustrate
how they apply their training and technique. Softcover, 157 pp.
$31.95.
The Intercultural Performance Handbook
John Martin
The Intercultural Performance Handbook opens up a new world of technique
for performers. It provides a guide to physical, vocal and improvisational
dynamics drawn from world performance styles, a new vocabulary with which to
interpret plays from around the globe, games for exploring rhythm, movement,
balance, tension and gesture, and much more. Softcover, 153 pp. $25.95.
Michael Chekhov
Franc Chamberlain
Michael Chekhov is the first book to combine a biographical introduction
to Chekhov's life, a clear explanation of his key writings, an analysis of
his work as a director, and a practical guide to Chekhov's unique actor-training
exercises. Softcover, 152 pp. $23.95.
Konstantin Stanislavsky
Bella Merlin
This compact, well-illustrated guide provides an overview of Stanislavsky's life
history, an assessment of his widely read text An Actor Prepares, detailed
commentary of the key 1898 production of The Seagull, and an indispensable
set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors. Softcover, 171
pp.
$23.95.
Masking Unmasked: Four Approaches to Basic Acting
Eli Simon
In Masking Unmasked, Eli Simon updates the ancient art of
mask acting for the contemporary stage. Illustrated throughout, the
accessible exercises developed by the author teaches the actor a variety
of techniques and systems. This book is an indispensible asset for
the contemporary mask actor. Softcover, 181 pp. $36.95.
Speak With Distinction (Book Only)
Edith Skinner
This revised edition of the classic text is an absolute must,
not only for the actor, but for anyone who wishes to speak with distinction.
Exercises, diagrams, and expert advice guide the reader through the
art and craft of effective verbal communication. Softcover, 406 pp.
$51.95.
Act Now!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Working Actor
Peter Jazwinski
So, you want to be an actor . . . but you have no idea how to get
started. In the pages of Act Now! you'll find a step-by-step process that
will show you not only how to get started, but also how to become a working
actor. Becoming a actor takes time and commitment, but if you follow the
steps provided in this book, you're one step closer to success. Softcover,
275 pp. $20.00.
How to Stop Acting
Harold Guskin
In How to Stop Acting, Harold Guskin presents acting as a constantly evolving
exploration, all the while revealing the insights and techniques that have worked
wonders for the dozens of stage and screen actors he has coached, beginners and
stars alike. This lucidly written text offers sound and original advice on auditioning,
developing a role and keeping it fresh, adapting to the demands of film and television,
playing difficult emotional scenes, and more. Softcover, 178 pp. $22.50.
Peoplewatching
The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language
Desmond Morris
In this captivating work of anthropology, Desmond Morris shows us how people,
consciously and unconsciously, signal their attitudes, desires and innermost
feelings with their bodies and actions. Actors will find this book to be a wellspring
of ideas about bodily movement as it pertains to performance. Softcover, 526
pp. $23.99.
Performance Studies
Erin Striff
This collection of lively and stimulating articles on performance
studies provides and understandable introduction to the field,
and to the way in which performance touches all of our lives. Together
these articles help clarify what constitutes performance studies
and introduce the reader to the several theoretical perspectives.
Softcover, 213 pp. $36.95.
Acting for Film
Cathy Hasse
In Acting for Film, Cathy Haase shows actors how to develop their technique,
craft, and a depth of self-knowledge. Included in the 14 chapters are a multitude
of helpful lessons geared towards honing specific on-screen acting techniques. This
book is an essential guide for aspiring performers, acting teachers, and anyone interested
in gaining a greater understanding of the craft. Softcover, 216 pp. $31.95.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
David Crystal
By offering a rare experience of the English language -- exploring its past,
present and future -- this wonderous text has established itself as one of the major
publications of recent times. Author David Crystal systematically explains the history,
structure, variety and range of uses of English worldwide, employing a rich apparatus
of text, pictures, tables, maps, and graphics. Softcover, 499 pp. $52.99.
Dreamwork for Actors
Janet Sonenberg
Dreamwork for Actors brilliantly explores the potential of dreams for actor
training and development. Janet Sonenberg demonstrates how the actor seeds dreams
with material from the play under study and then uses the resulting dream to affect
the acting. This book is a wholly new tool with which actors can unleash startling
performances. Softcover 256 pp. $26.95.
Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary
Daniel Jones
This 16th edition of Daniel Jones' classic pronounciation guide includes over 80,000
entries, 215,000 pronounciations, full coverage of British and North American pronounciation,
useful information on key pronounciation issues, and much more. Softcover 606 pp.
$42.99.
The Alchemy of Movement
June Kemp
This book for actors offers a lucid introduction to the teachings of June Kemp. Illustrated
throughout in black & white, this guide will help actors who wish to maximize
the expressive power of their body for stage and screen. Softcover 130 pp. $22.50.
The Memory Deck
Gayle Steinbeigle
Learn to incorporate memory-enhancing techniques into your daily life with these
50 easy-to-apply strategies. $22.95.
Between Director and Actor
Stategies for Effective Performance
Mandy Rees & John Staniunas
Divided in to specific sections, for specific acting challenges, this collection
of "notes" -- suggestions, hints, strategies, and tips -- is geared towards
maximizing the collaboration inherent to the performing arts. For both actors and
directors, this book is a handy reference guide to help improve and refine their
crafts. Softcover, 204 pp. $31.95.
Creative Careers in Hollywood
Laurie Scheer
This incisive career guide to the film industry will prepare the budding filmmaker
for the daunting task of finding a job in Hollywood. Each chapter focuses on a different
occupation -- Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, etc. -- and details each job's prerequisites,
desirability, and position in Hollywood's proverbial chain of command. Part how-to,
part film history, and part social commentary, Creative Careers in Hollywood
is a must for anyone who longs for or actively pursues the Hollywood Dream. Softcover,
226 pp. $31.95.
Career Solutions for Creative People
Dr. Rhonda Ormont
Career Solutions for Creative People tackles the most common problem creative
people face: How do you find the time and energy to pursue your art while making
a stable and rewarding living? Included are real-life profiles, sample forms and
worksheets, and the essential steps to finding a satisfying job to meet your creative
needs. Softcover, 305 pp. $30.95.
Acting Reconsidered
Phillip B. Zarrilli
A wide ranging collection of theories of acting, ideas about the body and training,
and statements about the actor in performance. Includes discussions by or about figures
who have shaped performance in the past century including Meyerhold, Copeau, Artaud,
Decroux, Brecht, Fo, Suzuki, Grotowski, Rosenthal and Dafoe. Softcover, 378 pp. $39.99.
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