Anatomy of a Choice: An Actor's Guide to Text Analysis

How does an actor bring a script to life? The actor must know how to read a script, break it down, and mine all of its clues in order to make the most effective choices.

The Anatomy of a Choice: An Actor's Guide to Text Analysis offers the actor a concrete method for approaching a script. This guide details a simple process to discover and define a character's scene and super-objective, obstacle, beats, and tactics. It includes practical information on how to build a character, how best to use rehearsal time, and what to do when nothing is working.

Author: Maura Vaughn
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 05/07/2010
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780761851097