How does one become a great actor? How does one learn to "live truthfully in imaginary circumstances," and give performances that consist of spontaneous, authentic, even unconscious behavior? This is what the greatest actors in the world have learned through years of trial and error.For the first time in history, science provides us with knowledge and diagnostic tools that allow us to explore the skills of acting in a way that was never possible before. By applying the knowledge of how we 'live truthfully' in our everyday lives, It is now possible for actors to learn specific steps that will allow us to "live truthfully" in performance. The Actor's Machine outlines the Ihrig Approach to Excellence in Acting, a very simple system which teaches actors to use their own natural behavior producing processes in order to experience the life of the character.The results of working in this manner have been proven over and over in the studio. Try these techniques once, and you'll get immediate results. Practice them over time, you'll develop your imagination in very effective ways, and change the way you experience acting forever.This book will get you 'out of your head,' eliminate 'line readings' and stale predictable performances. An actor who understands these simple principles of human behavior will discover new ways of working with himself or herself that no one could ever teach you. This book is written to help actors acquire the mindset of a master actor right now. You can't write an email on a typewriter. Discover the most advanced approach to actor's training available today.
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