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Advice to the players
Lewis, Robert, 1909-
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1980; xvi, 174 p. ; 22 cm.
Since founding the Actors Studio with Elia Kazan and Cheryl Crawford in 1947, Robert Lewis has earned a reputation as one of the country's leading teachers of acting. In Advice to the Players, Lewis presents a clear program of study for the actor, with detailed exercises to strengthen technique. He calls on his vast range of experience to illuminate common problems and suggest means to solve them. The areas covered include: relaxation, body work, concentration, imagination, sensory perception, improvisation and emotion. Lewis's practicality and wisdom, and his genius for delineating-simply and straightforwardly-the vital elements of the actor's craft, make this book an invaluable tool for the actor and also for the theatre enthusiast. Book jacket.
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Vaganova : a dance journey from Petersburg to Leningrad
Krasovskaia, V. (Vera), 1915-
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2005; xxxvi, 266 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Originally published in Russian in 1989, Vaganova: A Dance Journey from Petersburg to Leningrad is the only authorized biography of the legendary Agrippina Vaganova (1897-1951). Translated to English for the first time, it tells the story of one of the most important dance teachers of the twentieth century, who created a system of teaching ballet that spread throughout the former Soviet Union and beyond." "Vaganova rose through the ranks to dance in the Imperial Ballet during the last days of Tsarist Russia. After the Revolution of 1917, she became a teacher and transformed the St. Petersburg/Leningrad School of Ballet into a premier institution. She also served as the artistic director of the Kirov Theater." "Vera Krasovskaya, who knew Vaganova intimately and was a direct eyewitness to many of the described incidents, provides a window into the personality and thinking of this great teacher and brings her own unique insight into the world of classical ballet during the era of Tsarist Russia and the early Soviet years."--BOOK JACKET.
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Ailey spirit : the journey of an American dance company
Tracy, Robert.
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2004; 155 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Published to coincide with the opening of Alvin Ailey's brand-new building in NYC, these stunning images are accompanied by extracts from in-depth interviews with dozens of dancers and artists associated with the company for over 45 years.
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Alfred Hitchcock : interviews
Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-
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2003; liv, 218 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) was one of the most interviewed directors in the history of film. Among the hundreds of interviews he gave, those in this collection catch him at key moments of transition in his long career -- as he moved from silent to sound pictures, from England to America, from thrillers to complex romances, and from director to producer-director. Such films as Psycho, North by Northwest, Spellbound, Vertigo, Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, Notorious, and The Birds made the Hitchcock imprint synonymous with both stylish, sophisticated suspense and mordant black comedy. These conversations dramatize his shifting attitudes on a variety of cinematic matters that engaged and challenged him, including the role of stars in a movie, the importance of story, the use of sound and color, his relationship to the medium of television, and the attractions and perils of realism. His engaging wit and intelligence are on display here as are his sophistication, serious contemplation, and playful manipulation of the interviewer. Book jacket.
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An American theatre : the story of Westport Country Playhouse, 1931-2005
Somerset-Ward, Richard.
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2005; 304 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
"For seventy-five years Westport Country Playhouse has faithfully reflected the story of American theatre. Founded by Lawrence and Armina Langner in 1931, it has never been more than a summer stock theatre, yet it has an astonishing pedigree. George Bernard Shaw and Noel Coward gave world premieres there; so did Leonard Gershe and A. R. Gurney in more recent times. Playwrights Eugene O'Neill and S. N. Behrman were closely linked to it, and talents as diverse as Jane Wyatt, Gene Kelly, Stephen Sondheim, and Liza Minnelli performed there early in their careers. The aristocracy of the acting profession and the giants of Hollywood appeared - Ethel Barrymore, Helen Hayes, Paul Robeson, Groucho Marx, Tyrone Power, Olivia de Havilland. And the Playhouse can claim a role in the creation of two of the American theatre's greatest musicals - Oklahoma! and My Fair Lady." "This illustrated book traces the entire story of Westport Country Playhouse from its beginnings in the midst of the Depression to its seventy-fifth anniversary renovations and rejuvenation. Filled with colorful characters and lively anecdotes, it is a story that will appeal to everyone who has ever been enchanted by the magic of a live theatre performance."--BOOK JACKET.
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The animated movie guide
Beck, Jerry.
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2005; 348 p. : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
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Animation art : from pencil to pixel, the history of cartoon, anime and CGI
general editor, Jerry Beck ; forewords by Jeffrey Katzenberg & Bill Plympton ; authors, Ryan Ball ... [et al.].
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2004; 382 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
This large format, comprehensive, high quality and visually rich art book covers the history of animation throughout the world, focusing heavily on the North American creative engines of Disney, Warner and now the new, small production CGI houses.The book is divided into world regions to reveal the clear developments in each area, but heavy cross referencing will show the increasing internationalization of animation from the 1930's when the industry and creative imagination of Walt Disney began to infect artists and producers the world over, revealed most recently in The Matrix phenomenon where the bridge between the first and subsequent films, (Animatrix, nine animated shorts), was provided by a pioneering collaboration between US and Japanese animation studios. Beginning with the earliest in animation, we follow the few individuals who worked on their own to develop techniques that would soon transform animation into a mass-market phenomenon. In recent years, animation has been hugely impacted by the arrival of the computer, seen in films such as Toy Story and Shrek. Computers have pushed animation to the limit by achieving fine, detailed, real-world rendering techniques that challenge the next generation of animators.
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Arguments with England : a memoir
Blakemore, Michael, 1928-
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2004; 404 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
In the days when Australians called England 'home', Michael Blakemore, an eager young man en route to RADA, made the long sea voyage to 1950s London to find himself in a distinctly foreign country...And so began his struggle to come to terms with the realities of a less than perfect Promised Land.Candid observations about life and art, from his shock on witnessing the poverty in the North to his sense of excitement on reading the works of Proust and Webster, sit beside colourful escapades at drama school and recollections of working with characters such as John Osborne and Tyrone Guthrie. Rescued from the horrors of weekly rep by an exhilarating tour behind the Iron Curtain in Peter Brook's Titus Andronicus with Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, Blakemore recalls life as an actor before his directorial success with A Day in the Death of Joe Egg propelled him to the National Theatre and the start of a glittering career. Book jacket.
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Around the world in 21 plays : theatre for young audiences
edited by Lowell Swortzell.
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1997; viii, 690 p. ; 24 cm.
A collection of plays by such authors as Moliere, August Strindberg, Langston Hughes, Susan Zeder, Wendy Kesselman, and Laurence Yep.
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The art of auditioning: techniques for television
Decina, Rob.
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2004; xiii, 209 p. ; 23 cm.
In this invaluable guide, Emmy-nominated casting director Rob Decina highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning and reveals how these two worlds meet in television. Using a step-by-step format, The Art of Auditioning shows actors how to empower themselves as they begin auditioning for television and mapping a career. Book jacket.
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The art of film acting : a guide for actors and directors
Comey, Jeremiah.
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2002; xiii, 290 p. ; 24 cm.
This guide for actors and directors develops a valid method for training performers to act from their core--whether they are cold reading, auditioning, or performing for film or television. This book teaches actors how to achieve and respond to believable and honest emotions before the camera, and it maintains that the key to a successful performance lies in how the actors relate to one another and to the circumstances. Exercises, including script examples, throughout the book give readers an easy resource for practicing the principles outlined. The Art of Film Acting applies a classic stage acting method (Stanislavsky) to the more intimate medium of performing before a camera, teaching readers to experience an emotion rather than to indicate it. *Applies a proven method to screen acting *Includes exercises and practice material *Helps actors train themselves to relate and respond
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The art of voice acting : the craft and business of performing for voice-over
Alburger, James R., 1950-
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2002; xxiv, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
The Art of Voice Acting continues to be an excellent introduction to the business and art of voice acting. Newly updated to reflect the latest changes in the industry, this new edition features more contributions from professional voice artists and voice-acting coaches. It also covers job opportunities in the field and career management tips, such as working with a personal agent and keeping detailed records. Including an expanded appendix of Internet resources and a new companion CD-ROM--complete with audio examples--this is the perfect modern manual to getting established in the voice acting industry. This book introduces performance techniques and offers many useful tips, including how to build a career as a voice-actor. Complete with a large variety of scripts to use for practice and a CD-ROM with actual examples and voice-over demos, it takes readers step-by-step through a recording session, a review of equipment set-up, and some of the difficulties they might encounter when recording and performing. * New companion CD-ROM with audio versions of sample scripts * Expanded section of Internet resources * Includes updated contributions from professionals in the field
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