Author Description

Whether you are a young actor seeking to land your first screen role or a workshop leader looking for relevant exercises that won't involve vast technical support, this book belongs on your shelf. Many screen actors begin their careers lacking the appropriate pre-shoot preparation and knowledge of studio protocols. This book helps actors new to screen performance to be fully prepared artistically - and technically. <i>Screen Acting Skills</i> augments existing theoretical and academic studies by offering practical, focused exercises that can be explored in low-tech workshop situations.<br/> <br/>Written in an accessible, jargon-free and often humorous style, <i>Screen Acting Skills</i> enables creativity on the workshop floor, allowing young - and older! - actors to access their own talent, and to hone their skills. This book offers students and tutors a straightforward approach to acting for the screen and how to prepare for studio work. <br/> <br/>The book is published alongside online videos of workshops with screen acting students.