Title:
You can act! : a complete guide for actors / D.W. Brown.
Author:
Brown, D. W., 1956- author.
Publication Information:
Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, [2009]
Call Number:
PN2061 .B765 2009
Abstract:
What do Halle Berry, Jamie Kennedy, Keanu Reeves, Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro have in common? They were all coached by or participated in seminars with D.W. Brown master acting teacher. The definitive nature of this book and its extensive compendium of reference information make it an invaluable manual every actor should keep close at hand.
ISBN:
9781932907568
Physical Description:
xv, 338 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Contents:
Acting a role. Breaking down the material ; Working toward performance ; Doing the performance ; Obstacles to acting well ; Ways of doing things ; Table of characters -- Principles for the actor. Work on self ; Persevere ; Develop good work habits -- How to get a job. Reasons you get a job ; Be seen and be good -- Aspects of acting -- Acting tips. Staging ; Film and television ; Comedy ; Playing the lead ; Romance ; Difficult dialog ; Superstitions and etiquette -- Notes on character additions. Accents ; Pain ; Attacks ; Infection and poisoning ; Blindness ; Nervous system impairment ; Mental impairment ; Mental illness ; Alcohol use ; Heroin use ; Cocaine and meth use ; Psychedelic use -- Advice for commentators. Before the event ; During the event -- Thoughts on acting and art. Acting definitions and advice ; Robert Henri ; Art -- Conclusion.
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