Head-First Acting - A Commonsense Technique for Young Actors - Head-1st Acting

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-fire acting games and exercises available

What you will find here can make an instantaneous difference with acting students on any level

Each exercise includes the following ...

a set of clearly laid out objectives so both teachers and students clearly understands the purpose behind it a step-by-step set of instructions to ensure maximum results for each the most likely scenarios that will play out along the way maximum preparedness suggestions for the best ways to respond to students' questions suggestions for building on the exercises to develop the craft behind them

The material in this book will help young actors ...

develop their ability to find and play given circumstances, stakes, conflict, and objectives
better use their bodies to make clear what they are thinking, feeling, and doing
help them listen and react more effectively on stage
better analyze and synthesize dramatic material
use dialogue more effectively

And most importantly, think as actors to improve their work in any acting situation