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A "how to" book for actors who want to develop a "can do" attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition. This book will inspire you to break out of the cycle of despondency and start to view yourself as a creative and autonomous individual who is valuable and employable.
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About the Author
ANDREW TIDMARSH is a theatre director, film maker and teacher. He has taught at leading drama schools and currently runs the Foundation course at RADA. He has directed work at Soho Theatre, Wimbledon Studio, Shakespeare's Globe and Jermyn St Theatre. He lives in Kennington, London.
Dr. TARA SWART is an executive coach with a background in psychological medicine and neuroscience. She has fourteen publications and communications in journals...
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- PublisherNick Hern Books
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1848421125
- ISBN 13 9781848421127
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.Feeling despondent about the acting profession?Been out of work for longer than you care to remember?Starting to resent the injustices of the job and the success of other actors? If so, An Attitude for Acting will inspire you to break out of the cycle of despondency and start to view yourself as a creative and autonomous individual who is valuable and employable. The book focuses on: Maintaining a healthy attitude Dealing with negative emotions Keeping productive and motivated Developing self-belief and getting the support you need Turning discouragement into activity and opportunity Coping with nerves Preparing for auditions Being included and not feeling left out Building a value system that includes trust, responsibility, flexibility, creativity, adaptability and courageThe book, by theatre director/teacher Andrew Tidmarsh and executive coach/neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, contains a series of intensely 'hands-on' exercises some for practising alone, others for doing with friends or colleagues. These techniques will enable you to free yourself from potential states of inertia and hopelessness, and prevent any feelings of worthlessness becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, you will develop a self-confident, 'can-do' mentality that will help you shape the career you want.Whether you've just completed your training and want to start your career with confidence or youve been acting a while and are having difficulty planning the next stage, this book will help you on your path to surviving and thriving as an actor. 'Sensible practical advice. anyone embarking on an acting career or currently in the doldrums would do well to invest in this book' British Theatre Guide At any point in their career, actors can be overwhelmed with a sense of not being good enough, and of resentment at watching others succeed. The resulting feeling of worthlessness is, if unchecked, likely to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. An Attitude for Acting provides strategies for escaping this self-destructive cycle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781848421127
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