The Transformational Actor
Innovative Approaches for 21st Century Rehearsal and Performance
1st Edition
Published on 11. May 2022
266 pages
978-0-578-37095-8 (ISBN)
Description
In 180 easily cross-referenced selections, Master Acting Teacher Peter Frisch embraces the notion that the joy of acting is in the specific work of transformation through imagination and belief. His innovative techniques are complemented by pragmatic answers about auditioning, camera work, casting, training, comedy, etc. The Transformational Actor offers: * Inspiration and motivation to keep you focused, alive, creative and dynamic every time out Comprehensive strategies to develop depth, consistency and self-reliance during preparation, rehearsal and performance * Encouragement for a spirited Sense of Play, a desire to risk and the confidence to make bold choices in your work * Innovative techniques and ways of working that will expand your thinking and deepen your appreciation of the fieldMr. Frisch has directed 160 productions in the New York and regional theatre, produced 150 hours of network television, was Head of Carnegie Mellon Drama, and on faculties at Carnegie, The Juilliard School, Harvard and Boston Universities. Peter directs The Frisch Approach in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. "e,The method that Peter taught is still one that I use today-he allowed me to see that there is always a way that is truer and deeper than you first imagine. He taught me how to truly take risks in my work and invest authentically in my characters. "e,The Transformational Actor"e, is a comprehensive text that offers true guidance and deep insight for any student or professional."e, -Julianne Moore, Academy Award, 2015
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Mr. Frisch has directed 160 productions in the New York and regional theatre, produced 150 hours of network television, was Head of Drama at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, and has been on the conservatory faculties at Carnegie, The Juilliard School, Harvard and Boston Universities. Awards for productions include the Best of the Fest at the Seattle Film Festival, Joseph Jefferson, Kennedy Center-American Express, Outer Critics Circle Award. He has taught and coached professional actors and directors in New York and Los Angeles over the last forty years. Publications include a variety of journals from Stereo Review to The Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs. His adaptation of Studs Terkel's American Dreams is still in print at Dramatists Play Service.
Content
The Transformational Actor
Introduction
Imagination. Belief. Transformation.
The Complete Actor
Achieving Transformation. etc.
(On average, there are 15 selections per chapter)
One Visions and Pathways
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Two Core Values: Tried and True
Three Core Values: New Perspectives
Four Craft: An Overview
Five Craft: The Process
Six Life Support
Seven Red Flags and Dead Ends
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Eight Comedy
Nine Your Training
Ten Camera Work
Eleven Auditions
Twelve Pragmatics
Appendix I The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting
Appendix II Trinity to Prep "Cheat Sheet"
Appendix III Glossary of Camera Terms
