| Author | : Paul Baldwin |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 9780028641539 |
Provides advice for amateur and professional actors about theater skills, auditions, rehearsals, openings, and how to become a professional, and discusses the benefits of acting for non-professionals.
| Author | : John Malone |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2001-06-01 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1436293855 |
You're no idiot, of course. You've got tons of talent, but when it comes to bringing it centerstage you feel like you're just winging it. You love the smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd, but you're not sure how to follow your dream. Don't overreact! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acting' will help you hone your thespain skills and step into the limelight! In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -Auditioning etiquette and tips on making a strong impression. -Rehearsal rigor, from read-throughs and blocking to taking stage directions and dealing with backstage gossip. -Tips on balancing theatrics with other obligations like school, work, and your family. -Tons more reasons why acting is important, from how it affects your everyday life to how it could help get you a scholarship or a promotion.
| Author | : John Kenrick |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 404 |
| Release | : 2006-09-05 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1440650489 |
The one and only book on successfully staging amateur productions. In this book, drama teachers and community directors are given everything they need to know about picking the right show; licensing, casting, and budgeting; organizing a schedule; costumes, makeup, staging, lighting, and music; tickets, fundraising, programs, cast parties, and more. Illustrated with help plans and photos from actual productions. • Perfect for nonprofit organizations’ fundraising theater events and community theater groups • Complete with an extensive resource section • Illustrated with help plans and great photos from actual productions
| Author | : Hilary Cherniss |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780028642154 |
Life is full of cliques and conformists, and acting cool while staying true to yourself is sometimes a tough act to pull off. The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Surviving Peer Pressure for Teens is the handbook for handling everything from dressing and acting "right" to dealing with sex, drinking and drugs, violence, and the many other pressures you might face. Get a clue on how to ... Tell people what yours"re willing to do and what yours"re not. Avoid pressuring others into things they might not want to do. Get others to back off without damaging a friendship or your image. Help your boyfriend or girlfriend understand if you arenrs"t on the same page.
| Author | : Krista Van Laan |
| Publisher | : Alpha Books |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 9780028641461 |
Covers the field of technical writing, providing information on such topics as building a portfolio, writing an effective resume, finding well-paying jobs, passing a writing exam, and creating a document online.
| Author | : David Ciccarelli |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 397 |
| Release | : 2013-01-29 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1118399587 |
Make a career out of your voice? Easy. Voice acting is like acting, but just using your voice! It's a unique career where the actor's voice can be heard worldwide-in commercials, on audiobooks, in animated movies, documentaries, online videos, telephone systems and much, much more. The point is to bring the written word to life with the human voice. With step-by-step explanations and an abundance of examples, Voice Acting For Dummies is the ultimate reference for budding voice actors on auditioning, recording, producing voice-overs, and promoting themselves as a voice actor. Creating a voice acting demo Finding your signature voice Interpreting scripts Using audio editing software Promoting your voice acting talents If you're an aspiring voice actor or an actor or singer considering a career transition, Voice Acting For Dummies has everything you need to let your voice talents soar.
| Author | : Cynthia Greenwood |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : 9781592577088 |
Here art thou real Shakespeare. The resurgence of interest in Shakespeare's plays - largely due to recent film adaptations - has reminded the world that Shakespearean theatre is a social art form. This guide focuses on the essence of the spoken word of his plays rather than simply dissecting them. It also explores the cultural and historical contexts for the major plays, offering the director's and actor's perspective in addition to that of the scholar and close reader. Each major play is explored in depth, explaining Shakespearean terms Offers commentary on the experience of each play on and off stage with attention to language and verse Appendixes include Shakespeare's likely collaborations, a glossary, suggested further reading, and resources for viewing live performances and video/audio recordings Perfect for students, general readers, theatregoers, and actors Published to commemorate Shakespeare's 443rd birthday
| Author | : Maureen Gilmer |
| Publisher | : Alpha Books |
| Total Pages | : 436 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9780028630083 |
You're no idiot, of course. You know that grass needs sun and water and care. So why does your house appear to be sitting in the middle of the Dust Bowl? Don't call the Astroturf salesman yet; help is on the way! The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Beautiful Lawn is your one-stop reference for creating the lawn of your dreams! Here you'll learn about the parts of the grass plant, the best ways to start a new lawn, proper soil care--and even the art of baseball stadium--quality lawn mowing. Author Maureen Gilmer walks you through every aspect of turf care, from proper watering to integrating a sports court onto your lawn. No stone is left unturned in this comprehensive, fun, and infinitely useful guide. Here's what you get:
| Author | : Joni E. Johnston |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 468 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 9781592570690 |
Covering such hot topics in psychology as the mind-body connection, drugs and new therapy treatments, new information on the role of genetics in personality development, and the impact of 9/11 on individual mental health, this is the new edition of the popular introduction to psychology-with expanded information on such great thinkers as Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and B.F. Skinner.
