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Get Into the Act!

All the world's indeed a stage! Explore how you can learn, practice, and improve your public performance skills.

 

Using the Stanislavsky system : a practical guide to character creation and period styles

An extremely detailed handbook for using method acting, as created by Stanislavsky, to bring your characters to life.

 

You can act : a complete guide for actors

Advice from a master acting teacher, whose clients include Halle Berry, Robert DeNiro, and Dustin Hoffman.

 

The actor's art and craft : William Esper teaches the Meisner technique

A different set of theories, practices, and exercises for actors, from a student who worked closely with Meisner.

 

Get the callback : the art of auditioning for musical theatre

Flom's text coaches the actor through the ins and outs of pursuing a career in musical theatre, with detailed advice on callbacks, job offers, headshots, resumes, and college auditions.

 

The improv handbook : the ultimate guide to improvising in comedy, theatre, and beyond

Throw out your script and learn the history, craft, and possible future of improv comedy.