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

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

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

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

by Maura Vaughn
$72.83
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by Maura Vaughn (Author)

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 Biography

Maura Vaughn has been a professional actor and teacher of acting for over twenty-five years. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School for the Arts, she trained at Circle in the Square. As a performer, she has graced stages in New York, across the United States, and in Europe.

Number of Pages: 114
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: May 07, 2010
ISBN9780761851097
Author Maura Vaughn
PublisherUniversity Press of America
GenreArts
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages114
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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