Straightforward and readable ÊThe Scene Study BookÊ is a practical step-by-step guide that runs from the analysis of basic story structure ä including conflict and story arc ä to making choices including physical and psychological action. It includes chapters on selecting scenes partnering and scoring a script along with a first-rate list of contemporary scenes to use. ÊThe Scene Study BookÊ explores the process of scene work from first read-through to blocking to taking notes and using them effectively. It addresses what to look for in a class in a teacher and in a partner. In short it covers most of the questions and situations an actor in a scene study class might need help with.ÞHIGHLIGHT:ÞThe only book on the market that covers the scene study process this is the most useful and most commonly used classroom and studio format for learning acting.
If you've ever seen Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman, then you know that the movie hits home again and again about the difficulties involved in making a career as an actor. The plot unfolds around the much-lamented fact that acting is the only art form in which one cannot practice one's craft without having a job. While this is true, actors can, and should, be working on many aspects of their craft even if they are working alone. Acting Solo focuses on the things an actor can, and much of the time should, do solo. Analysis, memorization, learning how to take criticism, and finding the courage and persistence to move forward are all essential parts of an actor's craft. Acting Solo addresses these and other issues facing actors with specific details on how to deal with these concerns. Acting Solo is a straightforward guide with useful information to help you master your craft, including chapters on monologues, preparing to sing for the stage, memorization, playing Shakespeare, and thinking critically.
An actor's script is both a gold mine, and the map to discovering it: if properly read, a script will reveal its riches to you. Unfortunately, most actors never learn to efficiently read the map, or master how to convert what they find in a script into playable gold. Why? Because this aspect of the acting process is seldom taught in a simple and tangible way in the classroom or studio. Acting can – and should – be more than guesswork and instinct. Actor's Alchemy: Finding the Gold in Your Script examines the relationship between the script and what an actor ultimately does on the stage or on screen. Here is a straightforward guide filled with useful information to help actors learn to use their scripts in a specific and analytical way to solve the problems of the scene and bring their elusive characters to life. In learning how to decipher the script, actors will be equipped to make the choices that lead to delivering a gold performance.
The Actor as Storyteller is intended for serious beginning actors. It opens with an overview, explaining the differences between theater and its hybrid mediums, the part an actor plays in each of those mediums. It moves on to the acting craft itself, with a special emphasis on analysis and choice-making, introducing the concept of the actor as storyteller, then presents the specific tools an actor works with. Next, it details the process an actor can use to prepare for scene work and rehearsals, complete with a working plan for using the tools discussed. The book concludes with a discussion of mental preparation, suggestions for auditioning, a process for rehearsing a play, and an overview of the realities of show business. Included in this updated edition are: • A detailed examination of script analysis of the overall play and of individual scenes • A sample of an actor's script, filled with useful script notations • Two new short plays, one written especially for this text • Updated references, lists of plays, and recommended further reading
Mastery of craft depends on repetition: the more opportunities student actors have to be guided through analyzing scripts, the more likely they are to develop a reliable process for making choices when the time comes to work independently. That's why Acting on the Script contains eight short plays, which can be used independently or as parts of one full-length play, giving aspiring actors the practice they need to tell the story of the play and of their characters clearly, believably, and compellingly. With each new scene, readers are given the opportunity to think through the analysis and synthesis process independently, then they are guided clearly through that process. The first section reintroduces the basic elements of acting craft. The book then lays out how these elements relate to a script in general and then more specifically – by using a short play to illustrate the basic principles. The second section focuses on specific analysis and synthesis problems using original scenes especially composed to help students develop their analysis and choice-making skills and to address individual acting issues. The plays, already tested in classes and two productions (one professional and one college), are filled with the kinds of acting problems that beginning actors often have trouble with and need to learn to solve. In addition, specific problems that actors might have with certain types of material are addressed as well.
SECOND EDITION: In 1976, few people had heard of Jelaluddin Rumi. Suddenly, the 13th-century Islamic theologian skyrocketed into public awareness to became America's best-selling poet. The story focuses on the people and events behind Rumi's entry into popular culture -- including former British pop singer and author, Reshad Field, poet, Coleman Barks, and a group of young seekers who invite S leyman Dede, head of the Whirling Dervishes, to their home in Los Angeles. S leyman Dede was eighteen years old when he entered the dervish monastery in Konya, Turkey, but soon after, in 1926, all dervish activities were banned. As a humble cook, serving soup to the poor, Dede's spiritual mastery went unnoticed until age 74, when he arrived in Los Angeles with a secret mission -- to plant the path of Rumi in the West. The book's intimate recollections reveal how today's Rumi phenomenon began in the hearts of young people dedicated to Rumi's message of universal love. Pulling from improbable events, candid interviews, and archival recordings, Bruce Miller weaves an entertaining memoir of mystical magic and spiritual mayhem of that time. As a teaching story, the book illuminates how the "sacred impulse" traversed across 700 years of history to inject an awakening force into America, Europe, and the world at large. More than 120 photographs are included.REVIEWS: "Bruce, thank you for doing this good work " Coleman Barks, "The Essential Rumi" "An illuminating book for those interested in how Sufism evolved in the West. We sense a child-like joy and gratitude, as well as mastery of the moment, as we read the words of S leyman Dede." Daniel Thomas Dyer, Chickpea Press" This book tells the story of one of the most important moments in America's recent religious and spiritual history using accounts of those involved and new translations of audio recordings from the time. Written with honesty, compassion, and understanding, it beautifully conveys the feeling of the place and period." Mark Sedgwick, Department of the Study of Religion, Aarhus University, and author of "Western Sufism: From the Abbasids to the New Age" (Oxford University Press)
This lavishly-illustrated guide distills 25 years of agency experience into an entertaining step-by-step, low-cost approach to building a successful brand. This proven process is designed to help you launch a successful startup - whether you plan to walk dogs, solicit major donations, or build a tech company. The book was born out of hands-on agency work for Fortune 500 corporations, non-profits, and dozens of shoestring startups. You'll discover why customers don't respond to products and services, and why they connect to emotionally-engaging brands. By following the steps, you will build a credible Brand Story - a love relationship with customers, prospects, and donors that aligns your brand to their needs and desires.
4,600 years ago, a brotherhood of wise men in Mesopotamia discovered the cosmic secret for continuous renewal.The wise men understood how the drama of life offers the means to build an eternal soul. This esoteric knowledge remained hidden until 1916 when the Russian mystic, G.I. Gurdjieff revealed how the Octave and the Enneagram offer the possibility for perpetual self-renewal.Bruce Miller uses ancient knowledge, recent history, and compelling personal stories to show how waves of adversity provide the energy for Uplift.Bruce encountered this knowledge in 1975 at age 24 while helping English author, Reshad (Tim) Feild establish the Institute for Conscious Life in Los Angeles. Bruce witnessed Reshad's sorcerer-like gift to heal the sick, open the heart, and banish gloom -- a gift Reshad learned performing with Dusty Springfield. This movement of energy is called the Octave. As a budding filmmaker and student of dramatic structure, Bruce was fascinated and became Reshad's Octave apprentice.Fifty years later, this knowledge guided Bruce and his wife Karen through a minefield of shock when Bruce's business went bankrupt on the same afternoon that Karen collapsed from a brain tumor."The implausible timing gave us hope, that we could navigate the rollercoaster intensity of events by trusting the hidden currents of the Octave and Enneagram," Bruce recounted.Karen added, "I saw how the doctor's seven-month prognosis was not more powerful than the healing energies available to me. It was like riding a wave, so rather than getting pulled under, I got on top and rode it to the end."280 Pages 175 images Publisher: Miller eMedia---"This is a very fine read. Each page resonates with a lived-in truth and wisdom. This is going to be one of my favorite "work-books" along with Madeline Gold and Roger Lipsey...each writer with their own bean row in the same garden.Nothing wrong with that."James FarrellyAuthor: The Memory Tapes of John I. Pearl and Dust of Butterfly Wings---"What a delight The book is It's easy to read, easy to understand. It seems to have arrived at a perfect time on our little planet. I was out for lunch with two of my friends today, singing its praises, and they are ordering five copies...The narrator of "Uplift" shares amiably - funny, entertaining, interesting. Having gone down so many rabbit holes listening to J.G. Bennett, he seems easier to understand now as well. Love the book "C. McLeod
Sammy the Short-Tailed Squirrel is a cute story about a pesky little squirrel with a tail much shorter than his friends'. Sammy dreams of living on a nice farm in the country. Upon finding his dream home with a farmer and his animals, Sammy begins to get into mischief. Sammy and the farmer must learn how to live together and come to an understanding in order for happiness to prevail on the farm.Throughout the story, Sammy learns how with perseverance and willingness to compromise, it is possible to obtain his dreams.As parents sit and read this story to their children, Dr. Cook hopes children will learn the value of following their dreams so one day through compromise and hard work they can realize them.
"Great storyline and wonderful characters. A well written thriller with a great ending " - Ken H. Five Star Amazon ReviewThe perfect gift for a lawyer and legal thriller fans. A Legal Crime Thriller based on a true story If you like psychics, then you'll love this story A young law student is told a terrifying story by his girlfriend's mother, a psychic who breaks down in tears when she foresees a young pregnant girl needlessly martyred by ruthless criminals and beseeches him to prevent it.Years later, he barely remembered the girlfriend, but the prophecy had lodged itself deep in his brain - maybe because it was the only time he'd ever had his fortune told. Then the horrifying foretold events frantically start to occur.Tormented, he battles within himself struggling to stop the killing as other heart-pounding and unforeseen events occur. He battles on and on as the events collide and confuse him.Reviews: "Amazing story A page turner. Extremely exciting and enjoyed it." - D. Robertson, River Forest, IL"Exciting and entertaining Fascinating and an excellent thriller Highly recommended." - B. Carrera, Cambridge, MA."I gave this book to my lawyer husband and he loved it " - J. Ryerson, Bay Hill, FLScroll Up and get this book and he'll love you for the thrills Tags: Legal thrillers, legal thriller books, best legal thrillers, best thrillers, best thriller books, courtroom thriller books, books books, paranormal thriller, psychic thrillers, gift for a lawyer, gifts for lawyers, best gifts for lawyers, gifts for a judge, best gift for a judge, courtroom drama books, lawyer romance books, romance with baby, romance with rich man, best romance thrillers, fortune telling books, books foretelling the future, new legal thrillers, legal thriller novels, legal thrillers like john grisham, best legal thriller authors, thrillers based on true events, true crime, true crime thrillers, true crime books, true crime books new releases, true psychic readings, psychic readings, true psychic, true psychics, true psychic reading, true psychic stories, a true psychic, a true psychic reading
We live in a day when the boundary lines of right and wrong are not clear. We are pressured to be politically correct. Values about faith and morality are on trial. Marriage is being redefined and (God) is whatever you make him to be. Poems of Conviction will take you on a journey in your own heart, and ask you to re-evaluate, "What do you believe?" As you take this journey with the author, his hope is not so much to change your mind, but rather, that you will allow God to speak to your heart. He wants the reader to reflect on their relationship with God, others, and the intents of the human heart. Bruce often refers to the great change the Lord has made in his life. Each poem is juxtaposed with a short commentary and artwork which further expresses the inspiration behind them. Readers will walk away from Poems of Conviction feeling refreshed and contemplative with the opportunity to consider how the themes discussed are manifested in their own lives. Straight2theHeart.net
From the cover, "If fishing is like religion, then fly-fishing is high church " -- Tom BrokawThis is a great gift book for any fly fisherman Discover this unique and exceptional fly fishing book specially written for fly fishermen This entertaining book has everything with its hilarious fly fishing tales, true, fascinating, and little-known fish facts, the enchantment of the sport, the best places to fly fish, heart-warming stories, jokes and puns, World Fly Fishing Records, and much more in this amusing book created by bestselling writers Bruce Miller and Team Golfwell.It expresses new ideas and concepts only fly fishermen understand like, "Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl." -- Ernest Hemingway"Only an extraordinary person would purposely risk being outsmarted by a creature often less than twelve inches long, over and over again." -- Janna BialekAll in all, it's a highly enjoyable and funny gift for any fly fisherman (or that hard-to-buy-for person) that he or she will enjoy for a birthday, the holidays, spur-of-the-moment gift, or any occasion.A great fishing book to, Take on fishing tripsShare with family and friendsKeep on the bedside tableWritten for fishermen young and oldRead while traveling, or anytime Any fisherman especially fly fishermen will love it for the laughs, heart-warming tales, and intriguing thoughts brought out by this unique and enjoyable fly fishing book. They'll love the laughs it brings Get it now Tags: Fly fishing books; Fishing books; fishing supplies; fishing stories; fishing equipment; fly fishing; fishing jokes, fishing gift books, fishing books, fishing gifts, fly fishing, sports humor, sports humour, fishing stories.
A recent review, Five Stars "Beware the Ides of March by Bruce Miller is thrilling and enjoyable. The story is original and exciting and is based on a true account of a psychic foretelling the future, which makes this book all the more compelling and intriguing." -- Alma Boucher, READER'S FAVORITE.Do you believe in fortune-telling? You will after reading this book that's based on a true story Awarded the 2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Paranormal Mystery/Thriller. A young law student is told a terrifying story by his girlfriend's mother, a psychic who breaks down in tears when she foresees a young pregnant girl needlessly martyred by ruthless criminals and beseeches him to prevent it.Years later, he barely remembered the girlfriend, but the prophecy had lodged itself deep in his brain - maybe because it was the only time he'd ever had his fortune told. Then the horrifying foretold events frantically start to occur Tormented, he battles within himself struggling to stop the killing as other heart-pounding and unforeseen events occur Fully revised and professionally edited.Tags: psychic mystery thrillers, psychic suspense thrillers, courtroom thriller, legal thrillers, psychics, psychic, foretell the future, true crime thrillers, fortune-telling, tarot cards, cartomancy
Dive into the heart-pounding world of boxing with "Ring Revelations," a riveting exploration of the sport's most iconic figures and unforgettable moments. Uncover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes secrets of boxing's legendary fighters as you step inside the ring with the best of the best The perfect gift for yourself or any boxing fan From adrenaline-fueled matches to the personal journeys of these boxing greats, this book offers a ringside seat to the drama, triumphs, and challenges that define the sport. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the boxing scene, "Ring Revelations" promises an immersive experience. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries and magic of boxing's finest? Embark on this unforgettable journey today and get it today
Dive into the heart-pounding world of boxing with "Ring Revelations," a riveting exploration of the sport's most iconic figures and unforgettable moments. Uncover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes secrets of boxing's legendary fighters as you step inside the ring with the best of the best The perfect gift for yourself or any boxing fan From adrenaline-fueled matches to the personal journeys of these boxing greats, this book offers a ringside seat to the drama, triumphs, and challenges that define the sport. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the boxing scene, "Ring Revelations" promises an immersive experience. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries and magic of boxing's finest? Embark on this unforgettable journey today and get it today
This book will be your enthusiastic guide to the exciting adventure of aging well It offers practical tips, uplifting stories, and fun facts to help you enjoy your golden years. Getting older doesn't have to be boring - it can be a time of discovery, fun, and deep fulfillment.The Secret Sauce: Humor and Insight. Laughter is powerful - it lightens our load and brings joy. You'll find hilarious tales that show humor in aging. But the jokes also offer deeper lessons. Each story provides insight so you understand aging better.Fascinating Facts and Nuggets of Wisdom. Did you know some jellyfish can get younger? Aging has cool surprises. You'll learn intriguing little-known facts that put a fresh spin on growing older. Quotes from great thinkers also guide you as you journey through life.Science for Longer, Better Living. While stories entertain, science grounds our understanding. You'll discover the latest scientific, well-researched tips for diet, exercise, mental health, and more - not just for extra years but for an abundant life.Practical Advice. Along with the fun, practical suggestions make wellness easy. Simple exercises, nutrition tweaks, and positivity strategies enhance each day. Small steps lead to big benefits as you age with vitality and joy.Enjoy this book now It also makes a perfect gift for a parent, grandparent, gag birthday, or anytime gift This book is your heartfelt companion and aims to be an uplifting friend.Read it anytime for encouragement or advice.Growing older brings richness - experiences, insights, and daily delights.Let's uncover the art of aging well, chapter by chapter Get it now and welcome to this exciting journey
