Acting & Auditioning
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Confessions of a Casting Director: Help Actors Land Any Role with Secrets from Inside the Audition Room
$22.99 Add to cartConfessions of a Casting Director is a must-have for any aspiring actor or stage parent–the definitive guide to breaking into film, television, theater, and even YouTube from longtime casting directo
- Author: Rudin, Jen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: November 15 2018
- ISBN10: 0062292099
- Language: English
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The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor
$29.99 Add to cartDevour the first book ever that covers director David Lynch as an actor in Twin Peaks, Lucky, The Fabelmans, and more.Much has been written about David Lynch and his films, but The Dreamer’s Path appr… [more below]
- Author: Simon, Brent
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 250
- Publish Date: February 03 2026
- ISBN10: 1959748351
- Language: English
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No Acting Please: A Revolutionary Approach to Acting and Living
$19.95 Add to cartA collection of 125 acting exercises that are based on journal excerpts and dialogues from Mr. Morris’ classes. These exercises teach the actor to systematically eliminate his or her instrumental obst… [more below]
- Author: Morris, Eric
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: April 01 1995
- ISBN10: 096297093X
- Language: English
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Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry
$29.99 Add to cartFor the millions seeking to pursue their Hollywood dreams, this is the definitive guide to breaking into the entertainment industry that explores and demystifies dozens of careers from acting to post-… [more below]
- Author: The Los Angeles Times
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: August 12 2025
- ISBN10: 166805003X
- Language: English
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Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore
$18.95 Add to cartThis unique book of 100 monologues invites elementary school students to explore a wide range of emotions, developing empathy as well as acting skills. Part I contains 20 monologues that each have two
- Author: Wright Rebeca (Young)
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: September 01 2016
- ISBN10: 1566082099
- Language: English
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Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways from an Industry Insider
$18.95 Read moreInstincts is an entrepreneur’s guide to success in the entertainment field, whether in front of the camera or behind it, on the creative or the business side. Marc’s advice is impeccable; he says the … [more below]
- Author: Guss, Marc
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 15 2022
- ISBN10: 0998785474
- Language: English
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The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated: The Chubbuck Technique–The 12-Step Acting Method for Creating Dynamic Characters
$25.00 Add to cartIn this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting caree… [more below]
- Author: Chubbuck, Ivana
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 416
- Publish Date: April 29 2025
- ISBN10: 0593716817
- Language: English
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An Actor Prepares
$47.99 Add to cartStanislavski’s simple exercises fire the imagination, and help readers not only discover their own conception of reality but how to reproduce it as well.
- Author: Stanislavski, Constantin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 344
- Publish Date: April 28 1989
- ISBN10: 0878309837
- Language: English
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Respect for Acting: Expanded Version
$27.00 Add to cartThe classic book on acting, in an attractive updated edition
Since its original publication in 1973, Uta Hagen’s Respect for Acting has remained a durable classic and a must-read for all students of a
- Author: Hagen, Uta
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: April 25 2023
- ISBN10: 1119913578
- Language: English
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The Lucid Body: A Guide for the Physical Actor
$19.99 Read more“From Fay’s methodology, I learned to use my intuition and lived experiences in myriad new ways.” –Winston Duke, actor, Black Panther, Avengers, Us, and Nine Days
Engaging Mind and Body to Develop th- Author: Simpson, Fay
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 18 2020
- ISBN10: 1621537242
- Language: English
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In Performance: Contemporary Monologues for Teens
$16.99 Read moreIn this thoughtfully curated collection, teen actors preparing for an audition or searching for quality scenes to hone their chops will find a wealth of contemporary material from American and British… [more below]
- Series: Applause Acting
- Author: Mercanti, Jv
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: November 01 2015
- ISBN10: 1480396613
- Language: English
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Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre
$59.99 Read moreKeith Johnstone’s involvement with the theatre began when George Devine and Tony Richardson, artistic directors of the Royal Court Theatre, commissioned a play from him. This was in 1956. A few years … [more below]
- Author: Johnstone, Keith
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: January 07 1987
- ISBN10: 0878301178
- Language: English
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Accents: A Manual for Actors [With CDs (2)]
$34.95 Read moreThis practical reference manual, with its precise, authentic instructions on how to speak in more than 100 dialects, has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents availa… [more below]
- Series: Limelight
- Author: Blumenfeld, Robert
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 448
- Publish Date: August 01 2004
- ISBN10: 087910967X
- Language: English
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ACT: The Modern Actor’s Handbook
$14.95 Add to cart“Simply put, I don’t think I would’ve found my voice as an actor without David.” — Scott Speedman, actor “Act has the roadmap for the most crucial task of an actor: getting present.” — Shawn Doyle, … [more below]
- Author: Rotenberg, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: April 20 2021
- ISBN10: 1770414681
- Language: English
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The Monologue Audition: A Practical Guide for Actors
$34.48 Add to cartA founder of the Atlantic Theater Company, where she now teaches, and an acclaimed director, Karen Kohlhaas exposes what auditors are looking for in The Monologue Audition, the first book of its kind … [more below]
- Series: Limelight
- Author: Kohlhaas, Karen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 01 2000
- ISBN10: 879102918
- Language: English
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From Craft to Career: A Casting Director’s Guide for the Actor
$27.95 Read morePractical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career.
The reader is given insight- Author: Sugarman, Merri
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: April 20 2023
- ISBN10: 1350276014
- Language: English
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The Principles of Comedy Improv: Truths, Tales, and How to Improvise
$25.00 Read moreThe Principles of Comedy Improv is an authoritative handbook for beginners and experts alike. More than just entertainment, improv’s tenets enable you to change every moment of your life. Your guide i… [more below]
- Author: Blank, Tom
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 261
- Publish Date: June 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1609388852
- Language: English
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Seven Pillars Acting: A Comprehensive Technique for the Modern Actor
$20.00 Add to cartCutting-edge, comprehensive, and effective, Seven Pillars Acting empowers the actor to transform into character with ease and authenticity. Inspired by the great acting teachers of the last century, S… [more below]
- Author: Cooke, Sonya
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 312
- Publish Date: January 09 2018
- ISBN10: 1945572930
- Language: English
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Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part
$19.00 Read moreThe casting director for Chicago, Pippin, Becket, Gypsy, The Graduate, the Sound of Music and Jesus Christ Superstar tells you how you can find your dream role!
Absolutely everything an actor needs t- Author: Shurtleff, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: January 01 2003
- ISBN10: 0802772404
- Language: English
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Best Contemporary Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15
$16.99 Read moreInside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75 challenging monologues just right for kids. All of the pieces are about subjects appropriate for production in schools – much of it “serious … [more below]
- Series: Applause Acting
- Author: Harbison, Lawrence
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 01 2015
- ISBN10: 1495011771
- Language: English
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