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Acting and Theatre craft
The Actor and the TargetThe Actor and the Target by Declan Donnellan
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An absolute essential for any actor, either young or old, who ever experiences 'block'. Also great for Directors.
Stanislavski in Rehearsal: The Final Years (Performance Books)Stanislavski in Rehearsal: The Final Years (Performance Books) by Vasily Osipovich Toporkov
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A Great way into the world of Stanislavki's method of physical actions.
Stanislavski and the Actor: The Final Acting Lessons, 1935-38 (Performance Books)Stanislavski and the Actor: The Final Acting Lessons, 1935-38 (Performance Books) by Jean Benedetti
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A more in depth technical look into Physical action. Many exercises to do.
Respect for ActingRespect for Acting by Uta Hagen
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A great book for reminding oneself on basic acting techniques.
True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the ActorTrue and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor by David Mamet
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A 'Non-traditionilst' view of acting for the modern world. Great. A good antithesis to 'Respect for Acting'.
At Work with Grotowski on Physical ActionsAt Work with Grotowski on Physical Actions by Thomas Richards
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A great personal journey into another method of Physical action in performance.
Being an ActorBeing an Actor by Simon Callow
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An astomishingly honest book about acting and actors.
The Playwright's GuidebookThe Playwright's Guidebook by Stuart Spencer
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A great read for budding playwrights. Also good for actors and directors into the mind of a play.