The Scene Study Book: Roadmap to Success - Softcover

Miller, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087910371X ISBN 13: 9780879103712

Publisher: Limelight Editions, 2010

Synopsis

Straightforward and readable ÊThe Scene Study BookÊ is a practical step-by-step guide that runs from the analysis of basic story structure ä including conflict and story arc ä to making choices including physical and psychological action. It includes chapters on selecting scenes partnering and scoring a script along with a first-rate list of contemporary scenes to use. ÊThe Scene Study BookÊ explores the process of scene work from first read-through to blocking to taking notes and using them effectively. It addresses what to look for in a class in a teacher and in a partner. In short it covers most of the questions and situations an actor in a scene study class might need help with.ÞHIGHLIGHT:ÞThe only book on the market that covers the scene study process this is the most useful and most commonly used classroom and studio format for learning acting.

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About the Author

Bruce Miller is an associate professor and the Director of Acting Programs at the University of Miami, where he teaches acting, directing, and script analysis. He is the author of The Actor as Storyteller (McGraw-Hill) and Head-first Acting (Smith and Kraus'), 'and his more than 100 articles on acting appear regularly in Dramatics Magazine and Teaching Theatre. Miller has conducted acting workshops nationally and internationally, including a series for the Educational Theatre Association's Professional Development Program. He is the winner of the EDTA's Founders Award, given for lifetime achievement in educational theater, and the 2002 recipient of the University of Miami Excellence in Teaching Award. He is a member of AEA, SAG, and AFTRA, and holds an MFA in acting from Temple University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Limelight Editions
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087910371X
• ISBN 13: 9780879103712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176