The Anatomy of a Choice
| Author | : Maura Vaughn |
| Publisher | : University Press of America |
| Total Pages | : 159 |
| Release | : 2010-04-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780761851103 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0761851100 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Anatomy of a Choice written by Maura Vaughn and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does an actor bring a script to life? The actor must know how to read a script, break it down, and mine all of its clues in order to make the most effective choices. The Anatomy of a Choice: An Actor's Guide to Text Analysis offers the actor a concrete method for approaching a script. This guide details a simple process to discover and define a character's scene and super-objective, obstacle, beats, and tactics. It includes practical information on how to build a character, how best to use rehearsal time, and what to do when nothing is working.
