First Steps Towards an Acting Career

by NigelRideout (Author), Dame Judy Dench (Introduction)

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  Paperback
  1991

  $3.24

  This handbook falls into three main parts - acting (mainly stage acting, but with sections on radio, television, film, commercials etc), the second part on the technical side and the third part is on arts administration. Throughout, advice is given on technique, preparation, how to apply to study, what to expect, how to discover and where to apply. Amateurs will also find how to improve their skills in the fields mentioned.

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.38

  This is a guide to the training opportunities and choices available to aspiring actors. Beginning with early preparations, from singing to speech, dance, sport and general education, the author goes on to discuss A Level theatre studies, stage schools and BTech courses. He continues with a discussion on the advisability of going to drama school, and explains how to prepare for an interview, select an audition speech, and gives reasons why an applicant may not be accepted. Detailed outlines of full-time NCDT-approved courses are given, as well as details of some part-time courses. There is advice on what to expect from drama school. Prunella Scales, the actress, has contributed a chapter on the minimum requirements expected of an actor who has completed drama training, and there is a forward by Dame Judi Dench.