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The Actor's Field Guide: Notes On the Run [Paperback]

Ed Hooks (Author)
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May 1, 2004 0823001156 978-0823001156 1st
From a veteran actor, teacher, and author, here is a quick-reference guide aimed at working actors. Got a funny scene that doesn't seem very funny? Look up "comedy." Got a scene in which you're supposed to cry? Look up "cry." Each entry includes a brief introduction to the topic, followed by several pages of short, bulleted tips or "field notes" that offer quick solutions to any acting problem. In addition, there are brief essays throughout that expand on some of the trickier aspects of the actor's craft. Edgy, concise, and infinitely helpful, no working actor will want to be without this one-of-a-kind guide.




• There are 100,000 members in actors unions in the US, with a 50% turnover

• Unique quick reference guide for busy actors

• Advice on everything from rehersals to auditioning and memorizing lines

• Author has trained thousands of actors, including Heather Locklear and Teri Hatcher

• Advertising in Back Stage magazine


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About the Author

Ed Hooks has been a nationally recognized actor, teacher, and columnist for 30 years. He has appeared in more than 100 television shows, including Murder, She Wrote, Days of Our Lives, and Home Improvement. He is the author of four books, including The Audition Book and The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook. He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Back Stage Books; 1st edition (May 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823001156
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823001156
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars An actor's workshop in your pocket, August 28, 2006
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Ed Hooks has created quite the little gem in this small "field guide" for the actor. Compiled with a lot of practical advice offered to his students during past acting workshops, this book is the next best thing to sitting in acting class. The text covers everything from auditioning do's and don'ts and how to find and prepare the right monologue, to discovering the character in yourself for a more authentic presentation. It even includes a wide array of acting tips such as substituting a character vice, to how to make yourself cry. It's like having an actor's workshop in your pocket. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to get more work as an actor. And, isn't that what it's all about?
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4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful guide for most actors, October 26, 2005
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Ed Hooks is a veteran actor and teacher; I have found his other books helpful as well. This particular book is small, concise and full of practical info and tips. Even veteran professionals may glean insight from this little book. But I think it would prove to be a great help to acting students, those new to the business, or those struggling in the business. I plan to share some his insights with the teen drama team I coach. One word of caution--some of the language is strong, some of the suggestions may offend others if they are religious or very conservative. I am both, but I wasn't overly bothered by the book. And I like the size of the book; it is easy to carry to an audition, rehearsal or to the set.
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