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A Practical Handbook for the Actor
by Melissa Bruder, Lee Michael Cohn, Madeleine Olnek, Nathaniel Pollack, Robert Previtio, Scott Zigler (Introduction: David Mamet)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Vintage (1986-04-12)
ISBN: 0394744128
EAN: 9780394744124
Dewey Decimal #: 792.028
Binding/Media: Paperback - 94 pages
Edition: 1
Release Date: 1986-04-12
SKU: 080128005
Condition: Collectible: Very Good
Comments: This First Edition, Vintage Original May 1986 copy, is in excellent condition. No visible markings, highlights, underlining, tears to text. Tight spine. No Dust Jacket. Clean Soft Cover. Light shelf/edge wear. Very interesting Actor's Handbook, worth having at an affordable price. (L5-22)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
6 working actors describe their methods and philosophies of the theater. All have worked with playwright David Mamet at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.
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Customer Reviews
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A great starter for new aspiring actors
Rating  (4)
Date: 2010-09-03
I can only review it as as an aspiring actor in his 30s who is just starting to explore acting techniques, this book is a good starter, offering brief, simple, easy to understand, practical step by step techniques to break down scenes and to perform. It is very well written, easy to read, and serves the purpose as a quick practical handbook. I enjoyed reading it, and will surely be using it as a small reference book again and again. I wish it could be more expanded, longer, or could include more tips and advice. But I guess aspiring actors will have to refer to many other books to gain more knowledge on various other techniques and styles to build our foundation, help us push further. I highly recommend this book. But I'm certainly getting a few other ones as well to broaden my scope.
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Short but concise
Rating  (5)
Date: 2010-07-11
Having read several books in recent years on Acting, "A Practical Handbook for the Actor" has more valuable, useful information in it than some books three times it's size and price. The subject matter is also current with todays standards and protocols in regards to auditions, monologues, being "on set"...etc. A quick, easy read for review from time to time. Sure to be my "last" purchase of any books on acting...thom b
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A must read
Rating (4)
Date: 2010-05-10
In my opinion this is a great book for actors who already know at least the basics of acting. It is a very complete "guide" to help the actor understand better how to put together everything needed to accomplish a good performance. I think this book is great. If you need to go back every now and then and remember the technique because it is a very practical handbook for actors!
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Very useful
Rating (4)
Date: 2010-04-09
I originally bought this item for a course but the more I used it and incorporated it into my lessons the more I realized how useful it really was. The concepts are pretty easy to understand and easily applicable to any beginner.
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hilighted
Rating  (1)
Date: 2010-03-26
0 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
The book seems like it is very good, but the book is so hilighted that its hard to read. If I bought a new copy I would probably enjoy it a bunch more. Oh well, live and learn. Good book though.
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