The Stage As A Career: A Sketch Of The Actor's Life, Its Requirements, Hardships, And Rewards (1899)

By Philip Gengembre Hubert

Book Overview

The Stage As A Career: A Sketch Of The Actor�������s Life, Its Requirements, Hardships, And Rewards is a book written by Philip Gengembre Hubert Jr. and originally published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life of an actor, including the skills and attributes required to succeed in the profession, the challenges and difficulties that actors face, and the rewards that come with a successful career on the stage.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the actor's life. The first chapter introduces the reader to the world of the theater and provides an overview of the various types of actors and roles they play. The following chapters delve deeper into the skills and qualities required of actors, including physical fitness, vocal and emotional range, and the ability to memorize lines and blocking.The book also explores the various challenges that actors face, such as the long hours of rehearsal and performance, the pressure to constantly improve and evolve as a performer, and the need to balance personal and professional life. Additionally, the book discusses the financial realities of a career in acting, including the often-unstable nature of employment and the need to constantly seek out new opportunities.Despite the challenges, The Stage As A Career also highlights the many rewards of a successful career in acting, including the opportunity to bring joy and entertainment to audiences, the sense of fulfillment that comes from performing well, and the potential for fame and fortune.Overall, The Stage As A Career: A Sketch Of The Actor�������s Life, Its Requirements, Hardships, And Rewards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in acting or simply curious about the realities of life on the stage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165090554
• ISBN13: 9781165090556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"