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In this direct and irreverent manual, Pulitzer Prize‑winning playwright David Mamet shares his experience as a director and teacher to provide aspiring actors with practical strategies. He examines how to evaluate a role, approach a character, work effectively with the playwright, and concentrate during performance. Mamet also discusses the pitfalls of stereotypical acting styles, the importance of honest auditions, and the realities of the theater business, including agents, job preparation, and the role of talent.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: David Mamet
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