The Work of an Actor: Michael Woolson on Technique by Michael Woolson

by Michael Woolson

With more than twenty years of experience in acting, coaching, and directing, Michael Woolson takes us into his classroom and on-set to reveal how to build unforgettably captivating performances. Inspired by legendary acting coaches such as Adler, Meisner, Hagen, and his mentor, Larry Moss, Michael Woolson shares the fundamentals of the craft in a clear and concise manner. Beyond the essential foundation and mechanics of acting, he also discusses topics such Powerful Tools For Character-BuildingCreating Memorable PhysicalityAccessing Emotional TriggersPractical Tips For AuditionsDrug-Induced PerformancesSitcom TechniqueTop Films For Dialect PreparationTriggering Authentic FearMaking Sense Of Bad DirectionExposing Self-SabotageClear Actions For Daily Growth

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Shari Campa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most useful acting book I've read

Michael Woolson is an incredible author that clearly and compassionately gives you tools here that are tangible and applicable for any actor. A great actor needs specificity and Michael lays out a plethora of beautifully articulated examples in this book on how to be specific. Not only that, this book is a book about life and loving yourself. I can't recommend it anymore highly.

[Cam Bruder]

Read for class. Meh.

[Uncle Drewskii · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book such as this give an actor better insight on how to handle many things in the film industry. I am currently in acting school and this book gave me many nuggets on how to handle myself as an actor on and off the camera. Most of all, he gives you tid bits from actors that will help when inserting into my work. Those who are looking to become actors or add more tools into your belt, this is a well recommended book in order to do so. Take it slow and digest it. Then apply what you’ve learned in different areas of your acting to experience the full product. You won’t be able to apply everything at once, but continue to return to it and use it little by little in order to take full advantage of such an informative read.

[Chandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This may be the best on the technique of Acting that I have ever read.

[Haldane Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never found a more profound book on acting as this book by Michael Woolson! A must read for all actors now and future!!!