Becoming an Actor

Description

A practical guide to training as an actor, helping you get the most out of drama school - and survive in the world beyond. Are you thinking of applying to drama school?Do you have a place already and want to get the most out of your training? Are you seeking to make the best possible start in the world beyond drama school? Becoming an Actor takes you, step by step, technique by technique, through everything you can expect to encounter at drama school, and in your first year as a professional actor. Stuffed with exercises and full of practical advice, it is the ideal handbook to accompany.;Cover; Title page; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Auditioning; Part One, First Year; Part Two, the Second Year: Beyond the Self; Part Three, from Second to Third Year: Professional Preparation; Part Four: Life After Drama School; Appendices; Further Reading; Bibliography of Plays; Endnotes; About the Author; Copyright Information.