Davis Rider Robinson
Heinemann
Although there are numerous books that examine physical comedy from an historic or aesthetic perspective, few provide guidance in how to actually do it This is a unique resource for actors, teachers, and di...
$16.99
Maggie Hulson
Trenthan Books
The schemes of work in this book provide clear, coherent, thought-provoking opportunities for drama teachers They outline class lessons rooted in child-centred, humanising theory and practice, to help equip...
$29.99
Adrea Gibbs
Meriwether Press
This beginner's theatre handbook for young actors tells you the "what," "where," "when," and "how" of staging a show Each page is illustrated for quick and easy comprehension of theatre essentials It cover...
$19.99
Bella Merlin
Nick Hern Books
A practical, hands-on guide to Stanislavsky's famous 'system' and to his later rehearsal processes - for actors, directors, teachers and students The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit collects together for the f...
$20.99
J. Chaikin
Theatre Communications
The work of Chaikin, his acting, writing and directing methods, are examined in this hugely readable study
$18.99
Janet Suzman
Applause Books
In this book adapted from a television master class, actress Janet Suzman has crafted a superbly concise and clearly written account of how to develop fully realized characters in Shakespeare. Here she share...
$10.99
Michael Chekhov
P & J Publications
This collection of Chekov's lectures and exercises reveals his unique training programme for professional actors that was derived from the work of Stanislavski
$22.99
Thomas De Mallet Burgess & Nicholas Skilbeck
Routledge
"Singing and Acting has something for everyone the book represents a collection of great advice on all aspects of performance" ~ Anne B. Wilson, Speech and Drama This book is an unique resource which direct...
$39.99
Penny Dyer & Gwyneth Strong
Methuen
An essential tool for actors needing to develop an accent at a moment's notice Top voice coach, Penny Dyer, voice coach to Helen Mirren on The Queen and who has worked with Nicole Kidman, Reece Witherspoon ...
$27.99
Chrys Salt
Methuen
Make Acting Work is an essential guide for anyone wishing to develop a career in this exciting but unpredictable profession It offers a level-headed appraisal of the challenges that actors face and identifi...
$27.99
Bruce J Miller
Smith & Kraus
Here is a book on acting craft for teachers and students that explains basic technique with clarity, specificity, and humor It also offers one of the largest, most effective step-by-step collections of sure...
$16.99
Mari Lyn Henry & Lynn Rogers
Backstage Books
Plenty of schools and books teach you how to hone specific areas of your talent, but this revised and expanded edition shows you the whole picture, from improving your image and audition skills to finding ...
$19.99
Charles Marowitz - Foreword Peter Brook
Applause Books
Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Marowitz's major work will find himself challenged to a deeper understanding of his art and propelled into further realms of exploration on his/her own Marow...
$16.99
Patsy Rodenburg
Methuen
This essential new book from Britain's leading voice coach goes to the heart of acting Shakespeare. Starting with the basics of verse-speaking through to the rehearsal of leading roles from Hamlet, King Le...
$31.99
Justine Jones & Mary Ann Kelley
Meriwether Press
Until now there has never been a single, simple-to-use game source for teaching improv drama Now, the sixty-two years of combined experience of two collaborators have made this source book a reality Cross-...
$24.99
Larry Silverberg
Smith & Kraus
Shortly before his death, Sanford Meisner arranged for Larry Silverberg to create a written legacy of his teaching techniques. This book is the second of four books in the Sanford Meisner series In Volum...
$15.99
Adrian Brine & Michael York
Smith & Kraus
Shakespeare not only created superhuman characters and set them in situations which stretch the imagination to its limits, he also provided his actors with the keys to playing them This book reveals these...
$24.99
Clive Barker
Methuen
Theatre games are a method of training actors that was developed in the 20th century by leading practitioners including Clive Barker, who trained actors at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop in its heyday H...
$34.95
Christian Darley
Faber & Faber
Aimed at actors, dancers, directors, students and teachers of movement in the theatre, The Space to Move is bursting with energy and ideas, passion and commitment Christian Darley describes an inspiring ser...
$24.99
Steven Gration & Nicky Peelgrane
Currency Press
Commedia Oz is designed to assist the interpretation and playing of Commedia in an Australian context and is a training manual for teachers, students, actors and directors Chapters cover the history and i...
$19.99
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