Building a Performance: An Actor's Guide to Rehearsal

Congratulations! You got the part! Now what? Many actors of all levels find it challenging to apply classroom and studio techniques to the rehearsal process. Rehearsing for a class is vastly different than a professional situation, and a consistent, practical, and constructive method is needed to truly bring to life vibrant and intricate characters. Building a Performance: An Actor's Guide to Rehearsal provides tools and techniques through different stages of the rehearsal process to enable actors to make more dynamic choices, craft complex characters, and find an engaging and powerful level of performance. John Basil and Dennis Schebetta bring decades of acting and teaching experience to help actors apply the skills they learned in the classroom directly to the professional rehearsal room or film/television set.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Congratulations on securing the part! Navigating the rehearsal process can be a daunting task for actors of all levels, as applying classroom and studio techniques to a professional setting requires a consistent, practical, and constructive approach. Rehearsing for a class differs significantly from a professional scenario, necessitating a method that effectively brings vibrant and intricate characters to life.

Building a Performance: An Actor's Guide to Rehearsal offers valuable tools and techniques that aid actors in making dynamic choices, crafting complex characters, and achieving an engaging and powerful performance. Authored by John Basil and Dennis Schebetta, with extensive acting and teaching experience, this guide empowers actors to translate the skills learned in the classroom directly into the professional rehearsal room or film/television set.

Through various stages of the rehearsal process, the book guides actors in extracting distinct choices from early script readings, enhancing their physical and vocal decisions, exploring interactions with fellow actors, and addressing unique challenges associated with each role. Whether you're a student or an intermediate or advanced actor, this guide offers exciting and innovative ways to engage with the material and collaborate with other actors during rehearsals.

By utilizing these tools, actors of all levels will gain valuable tips and techniques to further explore their characters and enhance their performances. With a deeper understanding of the text and a dynamic approach to rehearsal, actors will be inspired to delve into the material and deliver a captivating and impactful performance.

So, embrace this opportunity, utilize the insights provided in Building a Performance: An Actor's Guide to Rehearsal, and let your talent shine on the stage or screen!

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 219 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538161319