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Improv for Actors

by Dan Diggles ...

In this step-by-step guide, an actor and improvisational teacher brings his tested methods to the page to show how actors can take risks and gain spontaneity in all genres of scripted theater. Through 28 lessons-each of which includes warm-ups, points of concentration, and improvisation exercises-Improv for Actors provides insights into thinking and reacting with fluidity, exploring a character’s ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

In this step-by-step guide, an actor and improvisational teacher brings his tested methods to the page to show how actors can take risks and gain spontaneity in all genres of scripted theater. Through 28 lessons-each of which includes warm-ups, points of concentration, and improvisation exercises-Improv for Actors provides insights into thinking and reacting with fluidity, exploring a character’s
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Star Wars 100 Objects

Illuminating Items From a Galaxy Far, Far Awayâ€¦.

by Kristin Baver ...

100 objects that capture the excitement, mystery, and mythology of Star Wars.See how these artefacts, and many more, impacted key characters and events. From revered heirlooms such as Darth Vader's mask and the Skywalker lightsaber to a Tusken gaderffii stick and a clone trooper's helmet, each carefully chosen object has its own compelling story to tell.Presented chronologically, full-color images ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

100 objects that capture the excitement, mystery, and mythology of Star Wars.See how these artefacts, and many more, impacted key characters and events. From revered heirlooms such as Darth Vader's mask and the Skywalker lightsaber to a Tusken gaderffii stick and a clone trooper's helmet, each carefully chosen object has its own compelling story to tell.Presented chronologically, full-color images
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Constantin Stanislavski

by Stéphane Poliakov ...

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) est le célèbre auteur d'une théorie de la mise en scène comme direction d'acteur que l'on appelle "système de Stanislavski". Stéphane Poliakov introduit et présente ici les recherches de ce grand homme de théâtre à travers des traductions inédites. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) est le célèbre auteur d'une théorie de la mise en scène comme direction d'acteur que l'on appelle "système de Stanislavski". Stéphane Poliakov introduit et présente ici les recherches de ce grand homme de théâtre à travers des traductions inédites.
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The Actor's Life

A Survival Guide

by Jenna Fischer ...

Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong?Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong?Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before
... Read more
Sondheim

His Life, His Shows, His Legacy

by Stephen M. Silverman ...

Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend. "Aside from Sondheim's own exceptional books...this may be the best coffee-table volume devoted to his work."(Shelf Awareness)Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend. "Aside from Sondheim's own exceptional books...this may be the best coffee-table volume devoted to his work."(Shelf Awareness)Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred
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The Art of Voice Acting

The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

by James R. Alburger ...

Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Actingcovers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover.Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Actingcovers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover.Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business
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British Thrillers, 1950-1979

845 Films of Suspense, Mystery, Murder and Espionage

by Franz Antony Clinton ...

The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered ... Read more

$49.99 CAD

The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered
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Story

Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

by Robert McKee ...

$29.99 CAD
The Intent to Live

Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor

by Larry Moss ...

“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone
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Sanford Meisner on Acting

by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell ...

Sanford Meisner was one of the best known and beloved teachers of acting in the country. This book follows one of his acting classes for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, it is essential reading for beginning and professional actors alike. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Sanford Meisner was one of the best known and beloved teachers of acting in the country. This book follows one of his acting classes for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, it is essential reading for beginning and professional actors alike.
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Welcome to the O.C.

The Oral History

by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall ...

“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs ... Read more

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“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs
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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

by William Shakespeare ...

This collection gathers together the works by William Shakespeare in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! The Comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream All's Well That Ends Well As You Like It Love’s Labour ’s Lost Measure for Measure Much Ado About Nothing The Comedy of Errors The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of Windsor The Taming of the Shrew The Two ... Read more

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This collection gathers together the works by William Shakespeare in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! The Comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream All's Well That Ends Well As You Like It Love’s Labour ’s Lost Measure for Measure Much Ado About Nothing The Comedy of Errors The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of Windsor The Taming of the Shrew The Two
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Freeing the Natural Voice

Imagery and Art in the Practice of Voice and Language (Revised & Expanded)

by Kristin Linklater ...

Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft! Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the ... Read more

$31.22 CAD

Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft! Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the
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Four Screenplays

Studies in the American Screenplay: Thelma & Louise, Terminator 2, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves

by Syd Field ...

Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to
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Voice Acting For Dummies

by David Ciccarelli, Stephanie Ciccarelli ...

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 ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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
... Read more
Welcome to Pawnee

Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

by Jim O'Heir ...

“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O
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Life of a Song

The fascinating stories behind 50 of the worlds best-loved songs

by Jan Dalley ...

Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant?These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant?These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful
... Read more
Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition

The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen

by Billy Mernit ...

**“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”**—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.**Whether you ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

**“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”**—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.**Whether you
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L'Anatomie du scénario

Comment devenir un scénariste hors pair

by John Truby ...

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Dans L'Anatomie du scénario, John Truby utilise l'image de l'anatomie humaine pour expliquer comment les éléments dramaturgiques s'assemblent afin de constituer une histoire. Par exemple, qu'est-ce qu'un bon TV drama ?D'abord, il faut choisir « l'arène » où va se dérouler l'histoire. Et bâtir le réseau de personnages autour de solides liens contraires d'attraction/opposition. Puis tisser l ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

Dans L'Anatomie du scénario, John Truby utilise l'image de l'anatomie humaine pour expliquer comment les éléments dramaturgiques s'assemblent afin de constituer une histoire. Par exemple, qu'est-ce qu'un bon TV drama ?D'abord, il faut choisir « l'arène » où va se dérouler l'histoire. Et bâtir le réseau de personnages autour de solides liens contraires d'attraction/opposition. Puis tisser l
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Essentials of Screenwriting

The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing

by Richard Walter ...

Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg ... Read more

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Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg
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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition

Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance

by Thomas A. Kelly ...

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and
... Read more
The Stanislavski System

The Professional Training of an Actor; Second Revised Edition

by Sonia Moore, John Gielgud ...

Practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a better actorThis essential guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among acting students and teachers. This updated edition includes a revised section on the subtext of a role, along with detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for decades, including:• Emotional memory ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a better actorThis essential guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among acting students and teachers. This updated edition includes a revised section on the subtext of a role, along with detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for decades, including:• Emotional memory
... Read more
Givin' It Their All

The Backstreet Boys' Rise to the Top

by Sherri Rifkin ...

OUT OF THE BACKSTREETSINTO THE SPOTLIGHTThere's just no stopping these funky five from Florida. One of the hottest music groups around, the Backstreet Boys (BSB) launched themselves to superstardom in an amazingly short time, topping the charts and winning awards all over the world. Everyone's heard the smooth harmonies and jamming beats of these all-American heartthrobs, but do you really know ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

OUT OF THE BACKSTREETSINTO THE SPOTLIGHTThere's just no stopping these funky five from Florida. One of the hottest music groups around, the Backstreet Boys (BSB) launched themselves to superstardom in an amazingly short time, topping the charts and winning awards all over the world. Everyone's heard the smooth harmonies and jamming beats of these all-American heartthrobs, but do you really know
... Read more
Karl et moi

by Baptiste Giabiconi ...

" Un jour, tu leur diras... "À l'été 2008, un mannequin inconnu de dix-huit ans apparaît publiquement au côté de Karl Lagerfeld. Baptiste Giabiconi tiendra cette place pendant une décennie, défrayant la chronique en devenant lui-même célèbre. Aujourd'hui, il raconte son Karl, tel qu'il est le seul à l'avoir connu, le seul à l'avoir tutoyé et aimé. Une passion réciproque bien au-delà des apparences ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

" Un jour, tu leur diras... "À l'été 2008, un mannequin inconnu de dix-huit ans apparaît publiquement au côté de Karl Lagerfeld. Baptiste Giabiconi tiendra cette place pendant une décennie, défrayant la chronique en devenant lui-même célèbre. Aujourd'hui, il raconte son Karl, tel qu'il est le seul à l'avoir connu, le seul à l'avoir tutoyé et aimé. Une passion réciproque bien au-delà des apparences
... Read more

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