Overview
Collecting advice, quotes, essays, and observations from hundreds of famous actors and highly regarded acting teachers, The Quotable Actor covers a wide range of topics on the art and history of acting. Entertaining, instructive, and informative, it is organized into specific, easy-to-search categories, such as ""On Why We Act""; ""On Auditioning""; ""On Struggling and Building a Career""; and ""On Gender Differences and Aging in the Biz."" From art and technique to business and lifestyle, entries include fascinating anecdotes and advice from some of the greatest actors in history: Marlon Brando commenting on the rehearsal process Meryl Streep's advice on building a character Al Pacino recalling what it was like to be a starving young artist Beauty tips from some of Hollywood's leading ladies Recollections of horrible auditions from A-list stars Musings from Jack Nicholson, Edwin Booth, and many others Additional contributors include Constantin Stanislavski, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ellen Burstyn, Julie Andrews, Paul Newman, and Peter O'Toole-providing insights into the actor's craft that are equally useful to young actors just starting out and accomplished professionals looking for inspiration in the words of peers.
Full Product Details
Author: Damon DiMarco
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Imprint: Santa Monica Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.492kg
ISBN: 9781595800442
ISBN 10: 1595800441
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 17 September 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""An entertaining and informative read recommended for theater and movie fans everywhere and a must read for starstruck aspiring thespians."" --""The Bloomsbury Review"""
""An entertaining and informative read recommended for theater and movie fans everywhere and a must read for starstruck aspiring thespians."" --""The Bloomsbury Review""
An entertaining and informative read recommended for theater and movie fans everywhere and a must read for starstruck aspiring thespians. -- The Bloomsbury Review
Author Information
Damon DiMarco is the author of the oral history collections Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11 and Heart of War: Soldiers' Voices from the Front Lines in Iraq, as well as the coauthor of The Actor's Art and Craft with William Esper. DiMarco has taught acting and directing in the theater arts department of Drew University. As an actor, he has appeared in TV programs, commercials, independent films, and regional theater. He lives in New York City.
