{"product_id":"an-actor-performs-mel-shapiro-9781975715359","title":"An Actor Performs","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour best performance is still to come  In the latest edition of his book \u003ci\u003eAn Actor Performs\u003c\/i\u003e, Shapiro breaks down the techniques that enable actors to connect with script and character on a new level: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn part I, \"The Tools,\" explore the basics through storytelling and improvisation, and learn to analyze language in a way that will allow you to own the role.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn part II, \"The Process,\" delve into exercises that will help you tap into your imagination and connect with your personal experiences to enhance the portrayal of the challenges faced by your character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn part III, \"The Characterization,\" flesh out your character's personal experiences, and learn more about yourself and your character via various methods of performance art.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn part IV, \"Extending Your Range,\" partake in advanced exercises to dig deeper and expand the connection with character and audience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn part V, \"Performing,\" hear from some of the best in interviews with actors Ron Leibman, Olympia Dukakis, Laura San Giacomo, Allison Janney, and Mel Shapiro himself as they discuss the nature of acting on the stage and for the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForget the jargon-laden textbooks of the past, and instead learn through firsthand experiences with Mel Shapiro and \u003ci\u003eAn Actor Performs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mel Shapiro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1975715357\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781975715359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d","brand":"Mel Shapiro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051972948223,"sku":"9781975715359","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fe4d104c-dd71-45de-aa43-314d764682be.jpg?v=1685016252","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-actor-performs-mel-shapiro-9781975715359","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}