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In this candid and empowering A to Z of being an actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh draws on her decades of experience on stage and screen including in massively popular television shows such as Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street to lift the lid on the realities of life in todays industry, and show you how to navigate it.She shares practical advice on preparing for roles (dont be afraid of looking like a dick), managing the ups and downs of your career (and how to be out of work without losing your mind), dealing with failure (and success), not constantly comparing yourself to others (bloody hard, but try), looking after your mental health, and the power of knowing when to say no.Passionate about the arts, she makes a compelling case for their importance to society, but also calls out the industry on where it continues to fall short including a clear-eyed assessment of what needs to change to make it safer and healthier, more accessible and inclusive.Written with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating humour, An Actors Alphabet is a book for anyone who dreams of becoming an actor, wants to be a better one, or just wants to learn what being one is really like.Endearingly honest, funny and eye-opening. I loved it! Francesca MartinezLike its author, this book is brimming with wisdom, intelligence, empathy and humanity... An absolute must! Maxine PeakeThis is the best book on acting and being an actor Ive read Julie Hesmondhalgh is the mentor/best friend/guide we all need in these troubled times Paul ChahidiA must-read, whether youve been on the artists journey for years or are just starting out Shobna GulatiThis book is bold, brash, sincere and angry. It regrets nothing and questions everything Treasure it like we should treasure Julie Jack ThorneA generous gift to actors, full of honesty, hope and wit. There is loads of tangible advice, not just for acting but for life Anna JordanJulies book is honest, challenging and helpful. A great read Andy Nyman

ACTINGis a vast and relatively unknown subject... for many. And yet millions are fascinated by it. Why? The answer is because this all-encompassing human art form is as fundamental to the self-actualisation of a human being as reading, writing and maths. We sense this. We know it. Surely the possession of such knowledge would be of great advantage in any profession,in any walk of life, and not just the preserve of stage and film?Why are we not taught these playful and transformative skills in school? This book uncovers why, and reveals top acting secrets, techniques and games that will dramatically change the way you see yourself and the world around you. This is a wonderfully helpful book regarding the importance of adults learning to play again, in order to free themselves from the oppressive everyday tramlines we follow... Josephine is a great inspiration to many people and this book will show you why. Peter Richardson- founder of the COMIC STRIP troupeSculptress of the creative spirit, enkindling in even our most timid selves a passion for play, interconnectedness, listening, ritual and generosity on all of lifes stages,Josephine is an indelible force of love and wisdom, at once ready for a fit of laughteror all hell to break loose. For her teachings and humanity, my immeasurable gratitude! Watch out for that fourth wall; you might fall through it reading this book. Seumas F. Sargent, Performer, Blue Man Group, Berlin Youre a rock, an inspiration, a star-I wish to the heavens Id had teachers like you when I was at school! My God, I could have done anything. Richard Down- a player My life changed beyond all recognition during the last four years coming to your classes with many, many challenges. The safe loving environment you created has been a great source of strength-even when I have been unable to attend! It has been a very important part of my liberation. Louise Gough- a player

Como o título anuncia, esta obra disponibiliza para o leitor várias informações importantes sobre todos os filmes da atriz, tais como elenco, direção, trilhas sonoras, data de lançamento etc.

Beth Norvell is the lead performer in a travelling play and brings something new to the western town that attracts a lot of attention towards her. But unfortunately,she finds herself involved in a complicated and scandalous love triangle!Excerpt:"There were nine altogether in the party registering. This number included the manager, who, both on and off the stage, quite successfully impersonated the villaina rather heavy-jawed, middle-aged fellow, of foreign appearance, with coarse, gruff voice; three representatives of the gentler sex; a child of eight, exact species unknown, wrapped up like a mummy; and four males. Beyond doubt the most notable member of the troupe was the comedian "star," Mr. T. Macready Lane, whose well-known cognomen must even now awaken happy histrionic memories throughout the western circuit. The long nights ride from their previous stand, involving as it did two changes of trains, had proven exceedingly wearisome; and the young woman in the rather natty blue toque, the collar of her long gray coat turned up in partial concealment of her face, was so utterly fatigued that she refused to wait for a belated breakfast, and insisted upon being at once directed to her room."

Auditions remain a constant requirement in an actors life, whether beginner or seasoned professional, and the attendant nerves and pressure to succeed in an intensely competitive industry is something that all actors need to learn to negotiate. This guide is aimed at those wishing to undertake in-depth training to develop the physical, vocal, imaginative and emotional skills necessary for a varied career in stage or screen. Offering practical advice, it takes readers through the audition process to the moment of acceptance at a drama school. The second section looks at first steps into the profession and how to prepare confidently for auditions and meetings, whether live or by self-tape, so that actors can meet the professional environment with confident ownership of their skills. Topics covered include: choosing your school; selecting audition material and preparing it; an analysis of a contemporary and a classical speech; the audition cycle and self-taping for video auditions. It also features practical and honest insights from casting directors, industry professionals and recent graduates, as well as up-to-date guidance for online auditions.

Ritas Petticoat Loose is a compelling work of fiction that delves into the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations in the 19th century. The novel is written in a vivid and descriptive style, capturing the essence of the era with meticulous attention to detail. Through the narrative, Rita skillfully weaves together themes of femininity, rebellion, and empowerment, creating a thought-provoking and engaging read for lovers of historical fiction. The rich historical context of the novel provides readers with a deep insight into the struggles and triumphs of women during a time of rigid social norms and constraints. With beautifully crafted prose and dynamic characters, Petticoat Loose is a literary gem that illuminates the enduring spirit of resistance and resilience in the face of adversity. Ritas intimate knowledge of the historical period shines through in her writing, adding depth and authenticity to the story. Petticoat Loose is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of gender dynamics and societal norms in a bygone era.

This empowering, informative guide explains everything actors need to know about agents how to find one, what they do, and how to work with them effectively to help you succeed in your career.If youre currently seeking an agent, discover how to research and contact them, and what theyre looking for in their clients. And if you already have one, learn how to manage and get the most out of this crucial relationship.Also included are invaluable tips on how to write a great CV; obtain attention-grabbing headshots, showreels and voicereels; prepare for and excel at auditions; embrace social media; protect your mental health; and much more.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.

This accessible, systematic guide will teach you how to memorise your lines quickly and effectively, and let go of the fear of forgetting them helping you build confidence and focus, and reducing anxiety and stress around auditions, rehearsal and performance.Inside, youll find dozens of tips, tricks and techniques such as Memory Palaces, Mental Maps, Creative Memorisation, Visual Cues and many more, along with exercises and examples to illustrate how they work in practice. Discover how to harness these tools to strengthen your memory, and develop a personalised line-learning strategy that works for you and your acting process one that is easier, faster and more enjoyable.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.

Whether youre applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, its likely youll be required to perform one or more monologues, including a piece from a contemporary play. Its vital to come up with something fresh thats 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 book, youll find forty fantastic speeches featuring male roles, all written and premiered since the year 2014, by some of todays most exciting dramatic voices from the UK and USA.Playwrights include Annie Baker, Andrew Bovell, Jez Butterworth, Caryl Churchill, Mark Gatiss, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Anna Jordan, Arinze Kene, Rona Munro and Evan Placey. The plays featured were premiered at leading venues including the National, the Royal Court, the Bush and Hampstead in London, prestigious theatres in Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester, and by renowned companies including Frantic Assembly and Paines Plough.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 essential things you need to know about the character, and then five inspiring 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.Easy-to-use The guidance is perhaps the most thorough I have seen in a monologue bookTeaching Drama on Trilby Jamess first volume of Contemporary MonologuesPlease note that some of the speeches in this volume contain strong language and themes which some readers may find inappropriate.

Three English art students in Paris (Taffy, Laird, and William Bagot alias Little Billee) meet musicians Svengali and Gecko and the artists model and laundress Trilby OFerrall.Trilby is cheerful, kindhearted, bohemian, and completely tone-deaf. Yet despite being off-key, her singing voice nonetheless has an impressive quality. The Englishmen and Trilby become friends. Svengali tries to persuade Trilby to let him train her voice, but she finds him repulsive and even frightening. She and Little Billee fall in love, but his scandalized relatives get her to promise to leave him. She leaves Paris with her little brother, who later dies of scarlet fever. Trilby then falls under Svengalis influence. He hypnotises her and transforms her into a diva, La Svengali. Under his spell, Trilby becomes a talented singer, performing always in an amnesiac trance. Five years later, Little Billee is a famous painter. He, Laird and Taffy recognise Trilby as she performs at a concert. Trilby sings beautifully but does not appear to be in good health. What will happen to Trilby now? Will she and Svengali have a happy ending? Read on!

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsIf youre auditioning for a musical or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application its vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.In this invaluable book, youll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for tenor/high baritone and baritone/bass voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does not contain the sheet music itself).The selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as Children of Eden and Pippin by Stephen Schwartz, Parade and The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown, as well as Martin Guerre, The Wild Party, Taboo and The Lion King alongside many much-loved classics like Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street, Kiss Me, Kate, and six of Sondheims masterpieces.Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a mustTeaching Drama Magazine on Paul Harvards bestselling book Acting Through Song

THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skillsIf youre auditioning for a musical or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application its vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.In this invaluable book, youll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for soprano, mezzosoprano and alto voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does not contain the sheet music itself).The selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown, as well as Next to Normal, Miss Saigon, The Color Purple, Sister Act and Ragtime alongside much-loved classics like The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, and five of Sondheims masterpieces.Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a mustTeaching Drama Magazine on Paul Harvards bestselling book Acting Through Song

El "training", adoptado como un término transnacional, permite conceptualizar el trabajo de preparación del actor más allá de una mera gimnástica, implícita en las connotaciones deportivas y militares asociadas al termino "entrenamiento". Pero marca tambien una diferencia entre la educacion y enseñanza impartida en escuelas institucionales, y los proyectos alternativos de formacion actoral integral que propiciaron las transformaciones del teatro y de la pedagogia del teatro, y que germinaron desde las primeras decadas del siglo XX en los teatros-estudio, los teatros-laboratorio, los teatros-taller, centros de educacion sistematica y continua de grandes maestros del teatro contemporaneo.En el primer apartado, "La invencion del training", se incluyen los ensayos: "El actor en ejercicio: algunas experiencias sobresalientes", de Beatrice Picon-Vallin, un recuento historico general, con enfasis en las experiencias pedagogicas de Meyerhold y de Grotowski.En el segundo apartado, "El cuerpo en ejercicio", academicos y creadores escenicos del teatro y de la danza, mas alla de la diversidad de sus escuelas de pensamiento y sus diferentes metodos de entrenamiento, comparten experiencias y saberes decantados de una solida practica creativa y pedagogica, en los ensayos: "La estrategia del ninja", de YoshiOida; "¡Tomen de donde puedan!", de Andrzej Seweryn; "La experiencia existencial de un grupo", de Eric Lacascade; "Las reglas del juego", de Alexandre Del Perugia; "Agrandar el espacio", de Bob Villette; "El entrenamiento, un pretil", de Farid Paya; "El cuerpo se inventa en un instante", de Odile Duboc; "Cultivar el cuerpo es un conocimiento de si", de Carolina Mararcade; "¿Que somos ademas de felicidad?", de Yves-Noel Genod; y, finalmente, "Un compañero de juegos: el cuerpo", de Camilla Grandville. Como conclusion se incluye el ensayo "Antropologia del cuerpo en escena", de David Le Breton.

Clara Morriss Stage Confidences is a captivating memoir that offers readers a behind-the-scenes look into the theatrical world of the late 19th century. Morris writes in a candid and engaging style, recounting her experiences as a leading actress and shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of life on the stage. This book provides valuable insights into the art of acting and the intricacies of the theatrical profession during this time period, making it a must-read for theater enthusiasts and scholars alike. Morriss literary style is both evocative and informative, drawing readers into her world with vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes. Stage Confidences is a valuable literary work that not only entertains but also educates, offering a unique perspective on the theatrical culture of the Victorian era. Clara Morriss firsthand account of her life as a stage actress is a compelling read that is sure to fascinate readers interested in the history of theater and the performing arts.

An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.Drawing on a lifetimes experience of playing Shakespearean roles, Oliver Ford Davies offers practical advice to actors, directors and drama students on a wide variety of scenes, characters, speeches and individual lines from almost every one of the plays.The three core sections of Performing Shakespeare take us through the whole process of Preparation, Rehearsal and Performance, preceded by discussions of the Elizabethan actor and Shakespeares language.Also included are revealing interviews with other notable Shakespearean actors including Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Harriet Walter, Simon Russell Beale and Juliet Stevenson.An invaluable guide to those who act and to all those who wish to gain deeper insights into the performance of Shakespeares playsStanley Wells from his Foreword

An invaluable guide to the difficult arts of devising plays and directing texts, by one of the UKs leading theatre directors.Throughout a lifetime of experience as an actor for Mike Leigh, founder of Hull Truck, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, and subsequently as a freelance director Mike Bradwell has forged a reputation as a theatrical innovator and risk-taker.This book begins by exploring the process of devising a play by working intensively through character and improvisation with a group of actors. Using A Bed of Roses as an example, a play that he himself devised, Bradwell shows how the actors set about inventing their characters, whether within a pre-determined framework or with no strictures whatsoever. He explores how actors can then grow their character, both through solo work and through interaction with the other characters. He also examines the role of the director in moulding and shaping the individual scenes, the overall action of the play, and the development of the characters within it. The second half of the book describes in detail how the nuanced work involved in devising characters from scratch can be applied to a pre-existing text. Bradwell explains the techniques by which he encourages the actor to take possession of his or her character by investigating or inventing their whole history up to the moment the action begins. Taking as his template Jack Thornes play When You Cure Me, which Bradwell directed at the Bush, he demonstrates the meticulous work on the text that is needed to keep the characters alive and truthful in every moment of the action. All together, Inventing the Truth offers practitioners a unique account of the techniques involved in devising or directing plays to the highest standard. Mike Bradwells previous book The Reluctant Escapologist won the Theatre Book Prize in 2011.There is a special sense of care about a Mike Bradwell production, in dramas that penetrate deeply into the secret corners of the human heartDaily Telegraph Also included in the book, to aid the readers understanding of the process, are the full texts of both A Bed of Roses (Hilariously funny, extremely moving and physically frightening... a small masterpieceTime Out) and Jack Thornes When You Cure Me (Painstakingly honest... acutely observant of the petty rivalries and jealousies that sickness provokes Guardian).

A practical investigation into story-theatre and the art of telling stories through theatre, by the renowned director who founded Shared Experience Theatre Company.In Then What Happens?, Mike Alfreds makes the case for putting story and storytelling back at the heart of theatre. He explores the whole process of adapting for the stage, and investigates the particular techniques - many of them highly sophisticated - that actors require when performing story-theatre.The book includes over two hundred exercises, improvisations and workshops dealing with the practical aspects of story-theatre, such as building an ensemble, creating a physical vocabulary, and transforming written narrative into drama. It draws on examples ranging from traditional legends and folklore, through the works of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Evelyn Waugh, to contemporary fiction. Alfreds shows how each story demands its own particular set of dramatic choices, opening up endless possibilities for performance.Then What Happens? - like the authors tremendously successful first book, Different Every Night - will be invaluable to directors and actors, to dramatists working in the field of adaptation, to those devising and working from improvisation, and to any theatregoer who has been moved by the power of an unfolding story to ask: Then what happens?All theatre directors know that good narrative is the secret of good theatre, but few have as distinctive, rigorous and exceptional a method of exploring that secret as does Mike Alfreds. His system of working, and his thoughts on the making of theatre in our time, are as crucial and illuminating as those of Stanislavsky and Peter Brook have been to generations of theatre enthusiasts and practitioners. Michael Coveney

La Fura dels Baus es un colectivo teatral único en el mundo.Un libro de referencia sobre su trayectoria desde sus inicios hasta la actualidad. La dilatada biografía grupal de la Fura dels Baus -liderada por Jungen Muller, Alex Olle, Miki Espuma, Pera Tantiña, Carlus Padrissa y Pep Gatell- nos descubre como han transformado sus impactantes propuestas de los inicios en una marca internacional reconocida y con una agenda envidiable para los proximos años, tanto en teatro como en operaLa compañia a menudo combina multiples producciones de forma simultanea, y su trayectoria en el siglo xxi puede definirse como una correlacion simbiotica entre el cuerpo humano, cuerpos virtuales y una maquinaria escenica hipertecnologica.Con el deseo de informar al lector, de analizar las multiples facetas de La Fura dels Baus, en este libro conviven texto e imagenes, estas ultimas en forma de fotografias y enlaces para visionar secuencias audiovisuales de sus producciones. Tambien se analiza el interes academico internacional que despierta, como objeto de estudio, al ser un caso insolito de compañia liderada por varios directores y por su probada competencia en diversos generos escenicos, desde ceremonias olimpicas a propuestas de escena en linea.

John Abbott, author of The Improvisation Book, explains how theatre directors at every level can use improvisation in the rehearsal room. Foreword by Mark Rylance.Improvisation can be used as part of the creative process of rehearsing a play. It can be a fabulous tool for exploration and discovery. It can strengthen the actors commitment to their character. And it can create an environment of confidence and spontaneity.Packed with useful exercises and improvisation scenarios, and examples from a wide variety of plays, Improvisation in Rehearsal reveals how improvisation enriches and enlivens the creation of characters, back-stories, relationships, shared histories and emotional lives. The book also demonstrates how improvisation can be used as a powerful tool in the foundation of a strong company, and when searching for the hidden depths and dynamics in a scene.Building on his own experience as an actor, director and teacher, Abbott writes with clarity and an infectious enthusiasm which will motivate directors to try the techniques for themselves. As Mark Rylance says in his Foreword, this book will inspire and delight its readers.

An essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film by a leading teacher of screen acting.For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set.Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges youll face, demystifying the processes youll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your character How to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on set How to deliver your lines and improve your vocal range How to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marks How to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.