No Acting Please
No Acting Please
Eric Morris
John Leguizamo
Of upmost importance to read if you want to be a gr8 actor! - John Leguizamo
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No Acting Please

No Acting Please: A Revolutionary Approach to Acting and Living

Eric Morris
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Eric Morris
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In "No Acting Please," Eric Morris embarks on a transformative journey into the heart of the craft of acting, offering a treasure trove of 125 meticulously curated exercises. Drawing from the rich tapestry of journal excerpts and dialogues, this compelling collection emerges from the depths of Morris' legendary classes. Each exercise is a beacon, guiding actors through the murky waters of performance, stripping away pretense to reveal the raw, unadulterated essence of true emotional expression. With a foreword by the iconic Jack Nicholson, a testament to its profound impact on the acting community, this book is not merely a manual but a manifesto for authenticity. Morris challenges performers to delve beyond the surface, to forsake the safety of the known and embrace the vulnerability and unpredictability of genuine human emotion. "No Acting Please" stands as a pivotal work, reshaping the landscape of acting methodology and empowering actors to achieve unprecedented levels of realism and depth in their craft.

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Released
1979
1 Mar
Length
176
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Of upmost importance to read if you want to be a gr8 actor! - John Leguizamo
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