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Even as actresses become increasingly marginalized by Hollywood, French cinema is witnessing an explosion of female talent - a Golden Age unlike anything the world has seen since the days of Stanwyck, Hepburn, Davis, and Garbo. In France, the joy of acting is alive and well. Scores of French actresses are doing the best work of their lives in movies tailored to their star images and unique personalities. Yet virtually no one this side of the Atlantic even knows about them. Viewers who feel shortchanged by Hollywood will be thrilled to discover The Beauty of the Real.

Ted Swartz and his Ted & Company TheaterWorks team are known for blending Bible stories with comedy and poignancy, and pushing the envelope on issues of faith and social justice. But who is Ted Swartz? Follow along in this engaging memoir as Swartz finds his way as a middle child in an eastern Pennsylvania traditional Mennonite home to his early work in the family butcher shop. Journey with Ted through the decision of uprooting his young family to attend seminary and then embracing life as a writer and actor.

Commercial$peak! is a must for anyone who does or is considering doing voiceovers, broadcast commercials, or narration. Five of America's foremost television and radio commercial voice talents share coaching tips and new techniques on auditions, interpretive copy delivery, voice demos, and unique promotional strategies. Plus, top names in the business share secrets for producing a killer voice demo, preparing a winning audition, finding and working with the right agent, stretching your voice and enhancing your delivery range, and developing your signature voiceprint.

Only one performance style has dominated the lexicon of the casual moviegoer: "Method acting." The first reception-based analysis of film acting, Imagining the Method investigates how popular understandings of the so-called Method—what its author Justin Rawlins calls "methodness"—created an exclusive brand for white, male actors while associating such actors with rebellion and marginalization. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book maps the forces giving shape to methodness and policing its boundaries.

Forget everything you think you know about the acting industry. No matter what "they" say, a successful career in the acting profession is actually possible for anyone. Life's too short not to follow your dreams. Acting Is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor provides actionable strategies to build momentum, capitalize on early success, and build the habits required to establish a lasting acting career. Matthew Dearing delivers the truth about what it takes to be a working actor, leaving no more room for regret and excuses.

The most extensive "How To" book for actors just starting out. This book will give you the tools needed to navigate the entertainment industry, book work and gain representation. Get years ahead of the competition with this book!

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of acting with "No Acting School: A Beginner's Journey Into the Art of Acting." This comprehensive guide is tailored for aspiring actors who dare to step onto the stage or in front of the camera without formal training. With insights that unravel the mysteries of the acting craft, this book is your trusted companion on the path to becoming a versatile and confident performer.

Voice Over Domination is a quick, to-the-point listen. The beginning of the audiobook deals with my philosophy and the mind-set needed to win in the voice-over business. This is specifically for the voice-over artist who has a home studio and needs to understand how to start, build, and grow a successful voice-over business. Inside, I discuss what it takes to win, and then I go into some hard-hitting tactics and strategies to get you to where you want to be.

Questo libro è una guida per aiutarvi a sviluppare gli strumenti necessari per professional voice-over. Questo campo è enorme! Tu fornisci il talento e io ti mostrerò cosa farne. Questi sono i piani progettati passo-passo, che mostrano esattamente come costruire il proprio Studio vocale domestico. È pieno di conversioni di misure e piani tecnici che vi mostrerà esattamente come costruire questo importante strumento del commercio.

Este libro es una introducción a algunos de los presupuestos que han contribuido al nacimiento de la Espressività Generativa™, técnica de interpretación y método de evolución personal ya conocido y difundido en el ámbito internacional, y nace de la exigencia de una respuesta a dos preguntas.

The Authentic Actor: the Art and Business of Being Yourself illuminates for today’s actors the skills, strategies, and mental approach to navigating the intersection of art and commerce. It’s the culmination of Michael Laskin’s over forty years in the profession, and thousands of hours of classroom work and private coaching. Today’s “Authentic Actor” is someone who has successfully merged their highly developed talent with their fully examined identity. Defining, refining, and understanding your indelibility as an actor, your “blink-of-an-eye” factor, is key.

Recommended by agents and acting coaches, Acting in Chicago, 4th Edition demystifies the question of how to build a rewarding, sustainable, and profitable acting career. Everything you need to make a full-time living as a Midwest-based actor is at your fingertips in this updated edition.

Acting is living and behaving truthfully and fully under imaginary circumstances. But why are “truthfully” and “fully” so hard for us? Why is it so difficult to be in the moment with our art and in our lives?

Superbly narrated with extensive sound design, Todd Schick brings over three decades of knowledge and experience in voiceover to the table. Weaving stories of the voiceover industry and its history, Todd reveals the raw truth of the business in what can only be described as an aural sculpture. With the release of The Madness of Voiceover—the first in a series of books—Todd Schick throws down the gauntlet using the power of his voice and pen.

Unleash the power of your voice and become a captivating storyteller with Narrating Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That All Narrators Should Know. Whether you dream of narrating audiobooks, captivating audiences with your voice acting, or simply want to enhance your storytelling skills, this comprehensive guidebook is your go-to resource. Discover proven techniques to master vocal dynamics, character development, pacing, and emotion.

Эффективные упражнения для развития ораторского мастерства.Как сделать голос полнозвучным, а речь — выразительной? Ответ на это дает настоящее пособие, которое представляет собой систему голосового и речевого тренинга, основанную на трудах К. С. Станиславского. С помощью предлагаемых упражнений вы научитесь правильно дышать, пользоваться голосовыми резонаторами, выработаете четкую дикцию и овладеете правильной подачей звука.

A Broadway understudy faces his worst fears when he has to go on at the last minute for the star of one of the biggest hits in musical theatre history, Mel Brooks’ The Producers. If he fails, he knows it’s curtains for his career.

This comprehensive book is the key to unlocking your full potential as an actor and showcasing your range and versatility to the world. Written by industry experts and packed with insider tips, this book will teach you everything you need to know about creating a reel that will get you noticed by casting directors and producers.