Books on Directing Actors

[Terry_Lasater]

Here are some links that offers many books on directing actors.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_2/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_3/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_5/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_6/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_7/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_8/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_9/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

I actually have this one and can recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_4/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

Although I haven't read it, I've heard good things about "Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances For Film & Television" by Judith Weston.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/102-2211329-6319366?v=glance&s=books

 

[Mike_Donis]

Re: Books on Directing Actors

Good call on the links, thanks Terry!

 

[BLWolf]

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I've read the Weston book. It's a very worthwhile read.

 

[Barry_Green]

Re: Books on Directing Actors

I've got four brand-new copies of this:
Directing Feature Films: The Creative Collaboration Between Directors, Writers, and Actors

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...102-5195523-2182525?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

$10 each? PM me if you want one.

 

[taubkin]

Re: Books on Directing Actors

It's always a good thing to get up to date on your stanislavsky...

"Building a character" is mandatory read! Also, get in touch with the actors universe, read plays, essays on drama and theather, like B.H Clark's "European Theories of the Drama". Even for someone who doesn't like theather that much, those readings always get quite interesting.

 

[David Jimerson]

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It also doesn't hurt to take an acting class or two.

 

[Josh_Boelter]

Re: Books on Directing Actors

I'm reading Judith Weston's book right now and it's excellent. Wonderful insights.

 

[FaveDave]

Re: Books on Directing Actors

The best book on directing is "Directing Actors" by Judith Weston.

But better than the book is taking her workshop. She's the best kept secret in show business. Go to http://www.judithweston.com to see her schedule. She even travels with the workshop.

Also - TAKE AN ACTING CLASSS. Actors will respect you more if you have the guts to try and do what they're doing. It will also give you valuable insight to the process.

I've taken Judy's workshop 4 times now and my movies only get better.