A Beginner's Guide To Acting English

Author: Shaparak Khorsandi
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407028634
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
It's 1977 and life in Iran is becoming unpredictable. The Shah will be overthrown and events are about to take place on the world stage. But for five-year-old Shappi Khorsandi all this means is that she must flee, leaving behind a mad extended Iran clan and everything she has ever known. Shappi and her beloved brother Peyvand arrive with their parents in London - all cold weather and strange food - without a word of English. If adapting to a new culture isn't troubling enough, it soon becomes clear that the Ayatollah's henchmen are in pursuit. With the help of MI5, Shappi's family go into hiding. So apart from checking under the family car for bombs every morning, Shappi's childhood is like any other kids' - swings in the park, school plays, kiss-chase and terrorists. 'An extraordinary story...really funny and warm' Graham Norton

A Beginner's Guide to Acting English

Author: Shappi Khorsandi
Publisher: Charnwood
ISBN: 9781444806199
Category : Exiles
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Hilarious and heartwarming, this memoir is the story of growing up in a strange land where you don't speak the language, everyone smells like milk, and to top it off, the Ayatollah wants you and your family dead In the tradition of Nancy Mitford's "The Pursuit of Love" and Gerald Durrell's "My Family and Other Animals," comes a story of a young narrator in the midst of her eccentric family. But rather than landed gentry or bohemian travelers, it's a mad extended Iran clan who flee Tehran to 1980s Britain after the fall the Shah. Five year old Shappi and her beloved brother Peyvand arrive with their parents in London--all cold weather and strange food--without a word of English. If adapting to a new culture isn't troubling enough, it soon becomes clear that the Ayatollah's henchmen are in pursuit. With the help of MI5, Shappi's family go into hiding. So apart from checking under the family car for bombs every morning, Shappi's childhood is like any other kids--swings in the park, school plays, kiss-chase, and terrorists.

Acting

Author: M. J. Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965917018
Category : Acting
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description

Acting for Beginners

Author: Marcie Griffin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781998769599
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book does not downplay or sugar-coat the difficulties and obstacles that you as a budding actor will face - it actually highlights them because it is vital that you form a realistic picture of what you are up against. Knowing just what to expect will save you a lot of disillusionment and misery in the long run. At the same time, this book will arm you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to break into the acting world and land your first film role. You will learn: How to lay the foundation for a successful acting career The basic skills you must get under your belt to become an actor How to perfect the art of auditioning What casting directors look for in an actor Whether or not you need an agent How to handle rejection Why networking is important Are you teaching an acting class or setting up a school play but don't know where to start? Acting is a beautiful art that needs to be mastered one step at a time. Going too hard too fast can overwhelm kids, so it is best to start with the basics and work your way to proficiency. Acting class for beginners will give you a breakdown of what to teach in your elementary acting class from the beginning so that you can gently ease your students into acting and gradually make them fall in love with the class.

How to Become an Actor

Author: Melissa Kennedy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781533352996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
Invaluable Advice To Maximize Your Chances Of Succeeding In Your Acting Career Anyone who is thinking about pursuing an acting career needs to know that it's not an easy journey. In fact, acting is one of the toughest businesses in the world to break into. It's a journey of constant struggle, cut-throat competition and rejection - lots of rejection. It requires a tremendous amount of inner strength and sheer passion in a business with way too many actors and too few parts. If you have that burning passion, if you believe you are truly talented and are serious about becoming an actor, than by all means, pursue your dream! If you think you have the persistence and resolve required to pursue an acting career then this book is for you. This book does not downplay or sugar-coat the difficulties and obstacles that you as a budding actor will face - it actually highlights them because it is vital that you form a realistic picture of what you are up against. Knowing just what to expect will save you a lot of disillusionment and misery in the long run. At the same time, this book will arm you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to break into the acting world and land your first film role. You will learn: How to lay the foundation for a successful acting career The basic skills you must get under your belt to become an actor How to perfect the art of auditioning What casting directors look for in an actor Whether or not you need an agent How to handle rejection Why networking is important This book also packed with additional tips, techniques and trivia that that will inform and amuse you, while arming you with the best tools you can have to pursue your dream of becoming an actor. Purchase your copy now!

Breaking Into Acting

Author: David Powers
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533224941
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Have you ever wanted to break into acting, but didn't know where to look? This informational guide, based on my own experiences and those of other actors, will give you secrets, tips, and tricks to get into movies and television as background talent and move on up from there. This book includes information on- Headshots Demo reel Auditions Casting calls And more... I'm a best-selling author in the area of Cognitive Psychology and Experimental Education Theory. The lessons in this guide also utilize my research into Rapid Skill Acquisition to help you get where you need to faster by hacking the learning process. In addition to that, I'm also an experienced actor with hundreds of credits, including commercials, movie roles, and documentaries.

A Beginner's Guide to Language and Gender

Author: Allyson Jule
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 184769683X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
A Beginner’s Guide to Language and Gender offers a broad and accessible introduction to the study of gender and language use for those new to the subject. The book introduces the theoretical and practical perspectives, including relevant frameworks necessary to understand ways in which language interacts with gender/sex in various settings, including: in media, in schools, in places of business, in places of worship, and at home.

ACT!

Author: Ingrid Torrance
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1609111672
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
Do you have a burning desire to make it as an actor in the entertainment industry? Do you find yourself wondering what steps to take, wondering where to start? It may be how you're doing it or what you're not doing! Actor and writer Ingrid Torrance has been in the entertainment industry for over fifteen years and knows the in's and out's of how to make it or break it in the industry. Her guidebook is a must-have if you're in the first stages of your career or if you're a burgeoning actor because her formula works. Learn how to kick start your acting career by taking the right steps first, learn what to do and what not to do at an audition, and glean a basic understanding of how the industry works. The industry does change, but the basics stay the same. ACT! is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that will provide you with everything you need to start turning your dream into a reality. Ingrid Torrance is an actor, writer, producer and director and has appeared in numerous television series and movies. She has been nominated for a Leo Award as Best Actress, and has been an acting teacher for 15 years and an acting coach on set and off for 12. Ms. Torrance was featured in Entertainment Weekly as a "Breakout" Actress. She is currently writing her next instructional book for actors and a fiction novel. She lives in Canada. Visit her website at: www.ingridtorrance.com. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ACT-AStepbyStepGuidetoStartingYourActingCareer.html

Acting 101

Author: Daniel Whitehurst
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781456597795
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A step by step guide for anyone wanting to become a working actor.

Breaking Into Acting For Dummies

Author: Larry Garrison
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118053907
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break! Jump-start your career and land that paying part From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Discover how to market yourself, choose a dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions, and pay the bills while you pursue your acting dreams. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun