Synopsis
Facing the Fear - An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright
Published by Nick Hern Books
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"An utterly engrossing book about confronting one of the most fundamental aspects of being an actor Fear" ~ Antony Sher
Stage fright has the power to drive actors from the stage for weeks, months and years
Sometimes even a lifetime
It's a monster that can strike any actor at any time
Fortunately, it's a challenge that can now be met ...
Facing the Fear - An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright is the first its kind, written specifically for actors
Insightful, empowering and always reassuring, it's for those of you who are experiencing or have previously suffered from stage fright
And for those of you who want to be fully prepared should that day ever come
It provides all the tools you need to understand, confront and ultimately overcome stage fright and its effects
And thereby regain control over your life and career
Bella Merlin combines a professional acting career with teaching and is currently Professor of Acting and Directing at the University of California
Drawing on her own and other actors' personal experiences, she examines:
The internal and external roots of stage fright, and how it manifests itself both psychologically and physiologically
The complex relationship between the actor and the audience, and how it contributes to stage fright
The cognitive processes of learning, storing and retrieving lines, and practical strategies to help
The essential principles for building a healthy, fear-free rehearsal environment
The techniques that actors can employ to develop their own practices, from tips on physical well-being to performance strategies
Her book is also invaluable reading for any teacher, director or stage manager working closely with actors
And a fascinating insight for anyone interested in what actors go through
REVIEWS
'"A strong blend of hard evidence, fact and anecdote ... detailed but very accessible ... a practical book with plenty of advice" ~ The Stage
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Line? - The Creative Way for Actors to Quickly Memorize Monologues and Dialogues