Advice from the Players

Advice from the Players
ISBN-10
1780015003
ISBN-13
9781780015002
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
195
Language
English
Published
2014-09-18
Author
Laura Barnett

Description

Essential tips and advice from stars of stage and screen. Actors know the best source of advice on the profession is other actors. Nothing compares with the wisdom and practical know-how acquired through years of working in the business. "Advice from the Players" features a host of tips and guidance on every aspect of the actorOCOs craft, direct from some of the best-known stars of stage and screen, including Julie Walters, Lenny Henry, Harriet Walter, Simon Callow, Mark Gatiss, David Harewood, Jo Brand, Simon Russell Beale, Lesley Manville, Zawe Ashton and Mathew Horne, amongst many others. Drawing directly on their own personal experience, they offer essential advice on topics including: Applying to drama school Getting an agent Auditions The dos and donOCOts of rehearsal Acting for camera Acting comedy Coping with stage fright Surviving the tough times Staying inspired, and much morea Candid, passionate, sometimes contradictory, often very funny u "Advice from the Players" is a book to turn to whenever youOCOre in need of guidance or inspiration, whether youOCOre a working actor, at drama school, or involved in amateur theatre. It is also an invaluable introduction for those considering a career in the performing arts, and a fascinating read for anyone who wants to know what itOCOs really like to be a working actor."

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