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Richard James / Actor & Playwright
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| Mysti |
| Life of Riley |
| Filth |
| My Parents Are Aliens |
Richard has over twenty years' experience as a professional actor. Having appeared on tv, radio, film and the stage, he has
acquired a wealth of knowledge concerning rehearsal and performance. Writing from genuine first hand experience, not
just as a professional actor but as a passionate supporter of community and local amateur theatre, Richard has collected
together a series of handy tips and exercises to help you get the most from your production.
Chapters Include:
Tips for the Director: First, Choose Your Play; Finding and Choosing a Cast; Preparation; Rehearsal Etiquette; What a
Rehearsal Is, and What a Rehearsal Isn't; Playing Games; Taking Liberties
Tips for the Actor: The Audition; In Rehearsal; Body & Voice - The Actor's Toolkit; Learning Lines; Being a Text Detective;
Basic Stagecraft; Towards the Opening Night. Also includes valuable exercises for a complete physical and vocal warm-up!
'If you’ve ever acted, or you want to act, or you want to direct some actors in any format at all, this book is worth reading.
Richard knows his craft, and is both eloquent and down to earth about it. Don’t just take my word for it, go read the book!'
Damian Trasler
Professional Tips for the Amateur Stage is offered as a download from Lazy Bee Scripts in ePub format (suitable for most
e-book readers) and pdf (which can be read on everything else!) for just £6.50.
acquired a wealth of knowledge concerning rehearsal and performance. Writing from genuine first hand experience, not
just as a professional actor but as a passionate supporter of community and local amateur theatre, Richard has collected
together a series of handy tips and exercises to help you get the most from your production.
Chapters Include:
Tips for the Director: First, Choose Your Play; Finding and Choosing a Cast; Preparation; Rehearsal Etiquette; What a
Rehearsal Is, and What a Rehearsal Isn't; Playing Games; Taking Liberties
Tips for the Actor: The Audition; In Rehearsal; Body & Voice - The Actor's Toolkit; Learning Lines; Being a Text Detective;
Basic Stagecraft; Towards the Opening Night. Also includes valuable exercises for a complete physical and vocal warm-up!
'If you’ve ever acted, or you want to act, or you want to direct some actors in any format at all, this book is worth reading.
Richard knows his craft, and is both eloquent and down to earth about it. Don’t just take my word for it, go read the book!'
Damian Trasler
Professional Tips for the Amateur Stage is offered as a download from Lazy Bee Scripts in ePub format (suitable for most
e-book readers) and pdf (which can be read on everything else!) for just £6.50.
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