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ACTING STRATEGIES FOR THE CYBER AGEEd HooksOctober 2001 128pp With the advent of the Internet, digital technology, and broadband communication, 21st century actors will have to dip into a new bag of tricks, promoting themselves and communicating in ways that previous generations could not possibly imagine. This book provides the tools required to make the transition a profitable one. Hooks offers essential advice on how to make long-range plans and select the proper acting training. It is not enough, for example, that a new actor study only acting technique; the ins and outs of camera technique. film editing motion capture and the relationship between live action and animation must now be understood. Hooks offers personalised advice basedupon age, gender and circumstance, laying out the kind of training and promotional tools necessary. |
THE POWER OF THE PLAYWRIGHT'S VISIONBlueprints for the Working WriterGordon Farrell Over the past 200 years, the world's greatest dramatists have been constructing models, or blueprints of their visions, to ensure that what is in their hearts gets put on stage. This book distils that genius and innovation into one practical manual. In a clear and easily understood way, Gordon Farrell makes available the most potent and effective structures ever devised by the world's most important dramatists. Ibsen, Chekov, Shaw, Beckett, Brecht, Sartre and Pinter all developed powerful new writing tools that empowered them to capture their personal vision of the world on stage. This book describes not only what these techniques are, but also how they can be put to use, enabling today's working playwrights to bring the power of their own personal vision to life in the theatre. |
THE TONY AWARDA Complete Listing of Winners and Nominees with a History of the American Theatre Wing American Theatre WingOctober 2001 208pp Presented each year by the American Theatre Wing, the Tony Award is one of the theatre's most coveted awards, bestowed on professionals for "distinguished achievement" in the theatre. Included is a listing of winners and nominees, and a complete history of the award. |
THEATRICAL FX MAKEUPDavid Sartor & John PivovarnickOctober 2001 224pp Theatrical FX Makeup is written for anyone with a general interest in trying special makeup effects on their own. especially theatre and film professionals. It features dozens of makeup effects accompanied by simple directions for creating them with both professional-quality makeup supplies. and items easily found around the house or local supermarket. Unlike most makeup books, this one is play specific. In addition to the directions for each effect, you'll discover a list of show and character-specific productions for which the effect is appropriate, along with variations to help you adapt each makeup to your specific needs. The book also comes with a companion CD-Rom, which shows all of the book's illustrations in full colour, with easy access to the corresponding directions and supply list. |
SHARING THE DELIRIUMSecond Generation AIDS Plays and Performances Edited by Therese JonesJanuary 2001 342pp The first ten year's of the AIDS epidemic brought the
first generation of playwrights' and performance artists'
responses to it. |
PLAYWRITING MASTER CLASSThe Personality of Process and the Art of Rewriting
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STEP BY STEP TO STAND-UP COMEDYGreg Dean2000 191 pp Greg Dean examines the fundamentals of being funny and offers advice on a range of topics, including: writing creative joke material; rehearsing and performing routines; coping with stage fright: dealing with emcees who think they're funnier than you; getting experience: and lots more. |
LEARNING TO TEACH DRAMAA Case Narrative Approach
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PERFORM IT!A Complete Guide to Young People's Theatre
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SEASONED THEATREA Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Senior Adult
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