Acting: The Basics: The Basics

The Basics

by Bella Merlin

Now in a vibrantly revised second editon, The Basics remains a practical and theoretical guide to the world of the professional actor, which skilfully combines ideas from a range of practitioners and linking the academy to the industry. Retaining a balance between acting history, a discussion of pioneers and a consideration of the practicalities of acting techniques, the new edition includes a discussion of acting for the screen as well as the practicalities of stage acting, including training, auditioning and rehearsing. With a glossary of terms and useful website suggestions, this is the ideal introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about the practice and history of acting.

Genres: Theatre

204 pages, Hardcover

First published April 14, 2010

Reviews

[namatayi · Rating 5 out of 5]

soooo many useful explanations, insights, additional context and links and books. i bought this as a library book but i think this is definitely a useful book to have in my arsenal so i might find it online so i can re read and highlight parts that mean a lot to me as an actor in training. learnt about so many new practioners and even the ones i already knew about it was all explained in such excellent details i felt like this was the first time i was ACTUALLY learning about them. this book felt a lot like talking with my favourite drama teacher, he explained things clearly and concisely just like bella merlin.

[abby murrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

INTRO TO ACTING.

[Sean]

I read a chapter or two of this book, then decided that reading about acting was kinda pointless, and decided to start taking acting classes instead. I'll probably pick it up again at some point now that I know a bit more on the subject.