The Outstanding Actor

Name: The Outstanding Actor
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350152359
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The Outstanding Actor draws on Ken Rea’s 35 years of teaching and research, revealing seven essential qualities shared by the most successful actors. Featuring insights from stars like Ewan McGregor, Judi Dench and Al Pacino, it offers practical exercises and video demonstrations to develop these traits. This new edition also addresses current topics including the #MeToo movement, gender balance and race, enhancing understanding of today’s acting environment. Forewords by Damian Lewis and Lily James add further depth.
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Ideal for aspiring and professional actors seeking practical tools and contemporary insights to enhance their craft and career. Also suitable for drama students and teachers looking for effective acting exercises and perspectives on industry challenges.

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Drawing on Ken Rea’s 35 years’ teaching experience and research, as well as interviews with top actors and directors, The Outstanding Actor identifies seven key qualities that the most successful actors manifest, along with practical exercises that help nurture those qualities and videos to demonstrate them.

Featuring contributions and insights from Ewan McGregor, Jude Law, Judi Dench, Al Pacino, Lily James, Rufus Norris and many more, The Outstanding Actor gives you techniques that you can immediately put into practice in rehearsals, classes or private preparation. It also shows you how to increase the chances of having a more successful career.

This new edition covers topical issues such as the #MeToo movement, gender balance and race issues, and how these affect working conditions and careers. There are also brand new links to video resources that bring the valuable exercises to life.

The book also includes forewords by Damian Lewis and Lily James.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its clarity and depth, this book is hailed as a must-have resource for actors. Reviewers commend Ken Rea’s profound grasp of the acting craft and the inclusion of video links that enrich the learning experience. Celebrated performers describe his teaching as vital for unlocking creativity and embracing risk, making this guide invaluable for any actor’s development.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350152359

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 15 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Ken Rea is Professor of Theatre at Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He is a theatre director, acting teacher, writer and one of Europe's leading presentation skills trainers.