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1	Wicked the Grimmerie: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical more books like this by David Cote, Joan Marcus (Photographer), Headcase Design (Designer) This official tie-in to the #1 Broadway musical hit is a must-have for "Wicked" fans. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $24.04! new only from $24.04! \| SVS
2	Respect for Acting more books like this by Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she teaches, and an explanation of the means to the end. For those unable to avail themselves of her personal tutelage, her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	An Actor Prepares more books like this by Constantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Translator) "An Actor Prepares" is the first volume of Stanislavski's enduring trilogy on the art of acting. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $14.69! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Sanford Meisner on Acting more books like this by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell, Sydney Pollack (Introduction by) A primer for aspiring and beginning actors, by one of the most renowned and beloved acting coaches in the U.S. Introduction by Sydney Pollack. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Acting; the first six lessons more books like this by Richard Boleslavsky A must-have for all acting students and professionals, this classic work is a treasury of wise observation about the art of acting, all wrapped up in six charming dialogues between a teacher and a student. see all copies from $6.08! new only from $17.26! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Stage and the School more books like this by Harry H Schanker, Katharine Anne Ommanney "The Stage and the School" offers more of what you've always loved about the nation's most comprehensive high school drama program. More hands-on exercises. More teacher support. More discussion of the conventions of the theatre. More opportunities to creative expression through performance. More connections to the other arts. With all the hands ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $45.99! \| SVS
7	Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction more books like this by J Michael Gillette This comprehensive and practical survey examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Design is presented as both an art closely integrated with the director's, actor's, and playwright's vision, and a craft that provides practical solutions for the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.57! \| first editions
8	Stage Makeup more books like this by Richard Corson Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup and makeup for a variety of performance venues covers all aspects in detail and contains over 400 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $93.90! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Scene design and stage lighting more books like this by W Oren Parker, R Craig Wolf SCENE DESIGN AND STAGE LIGHTING, Eighth Edition, continues its tradition of being the most detailed and comprehensive text available in the scenic and lighting design and technology fields. Much of the scenery design and technology section has been re-worked with an emphasis on modern technology. Changes in the lighting section reflect current ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $49.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Creating a Role more books like this by Stanislavski see all copies from $6.46! new only from $10.90! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Improvisation for the Theater more books like this by Viola Spolin This work has inspired the work of countless actors, directors, and writers in theatre, television and film. Spolin's improvisational techniques have changed the very nature and practice of modern theatre. This third edition updates the more than 200 now-classic exercises and adds 30 new ones. It adds 30 traditional theatre games that are ... see all copies from $8.10! new only from $16.49! \| SVS
12 view cover	Building a Character more books like this by Constantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Translator) Stanislavski's groundbreaking acting system, developed from his work in the Moscow Art Theater and acknowledged the world over, found its greatest success in America where its methods have been used for over fifty years by the Actor's Studio in New York. "Building a Character," the second volume in Stanislavski's acclaimed trilogy, continues the ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $10.94! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Games for Actors and Non-Actors more books like this by Augusto Boal, Adrian Jackson (Translator) The French edition of "Jeux pour Acteurs et Non-Acteurs" published in 1982 is currently in its seventh edition. Boal's early work took place under the military regime in Brazil. During a period of exile in Portugal, France, Sweden, Germany, and the US he developed work on combating oppression through theatre. His methods transform theatre from a ... see all copies from $12.94! new only from $36.08! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Actor at Work more books like this by Robert L. Benedetti This edition marks the 40th Anniversary ofthis classic and comprehensive introduction to acting. With this new edition, Benedetti continues to provide wide-ranging insight into the techniques and demands of acting today. Centered on the concept of action, The Actor at Work covers all the major skills of the actor, including voice, speech, movement ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Acting is Everything: An Actor's Guidebook for a Successful Career in Los Angeles more books like this by Judy Kerr In this actor's guidebook, an accomplished acting coach shares her lifetime of techniques and tricks of the trade. Includes contact information, Web sites, and valuable phone numbers. 40+ full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Complete Phantom of the Opera more books like this by George Perry Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" is one of the most successful musicals of all time. It is based on the classic romantic horror story set in the Paris Opera House in which a masked musician, living in the dark recesses of the vast building, commits murder in order to further the career of a young soprano with whom he is besotted. This ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.75! \| first editions
17 view cover	My life in art more books like this by Konstantin Stanislavsky Konstantin Stanislavski was a Russian director who transformed theatre in the West with his contributions to the birth of Realist theatre and his unprecedented approach to teaching acting. He lived through extraordinary times and his unique contribution to the arts still endures in the twenty-first century. He established the Moscow Art Theatre in ... see all copies from $4.05! new only from $21.00! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Prop Builderas Molding & Casting Handbook more books like this by Thurston James James provides concise, step-by-step instructions for all of the molding and casting procedures useful to every theater props builder. see all copies from $12.89! new only from $13.21! \| SVS
19	Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information more books like this by Paul Carter, George Chiang (Illustrator) see all copies from $16.49! new only from $23.50!
20 view cover	Painting with Light more books like this by John Alton Few cinematographers have had as decisive an impact on the cinematic medium as John Alton. Best known for his highly stylized film noir classics "T-Men", "He Walked By Night" and "The Big Combo", Alton earned a reputation during the 1940s and 1950s as one of Hollywood's consummate craftsmen through his visual signature of crisp shadows and ... see all copies from $19.69! new only from $22.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Stage management more books like this by Lawrence Stern The "bible" in the field of stage management, Stage Management is a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Full of practical aids: checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions, this book has been used and admired by students and theater professionals alike. It eschews excessive discussion of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management more books like this by Thomas A Kelly The person that holds together all of the production elements of theatre work is the stage manager. This is the person responsible for the form and discipline of rehearsal and performance, for maintaining working script, cue sheets and daily records. They are also responsible for the supervision of the technical and artistic aspects of production. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.87! \| first editions \| SVS
23	The stage and the school. more books like this by Katharine Anne Ommanney Outlines the history of drama and aspects of dramatic interpretation and production. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $77.49! \| first editions
24 view cover	Stage Makeup: The Actor's Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Today's Techniques and Materials more books like this by Laura Thudium This up-to-date, full-color makeup manual is designed to lie open on the makeup table as a guide for student, amateur, or professional performers. see all copies from $9.97! new only from $19.90! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Fundamentals of Play Directing more books like this by Alexander Dean A thorough, detailed introduction to modern stage directing. Focuses on fundamentals, with an emphasis on the director's interaction with actors. The material is organized in a clear, step-by-step teaching format, from explanations to demonstrations and exercises. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $78.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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