As Tennessee grew into a modern state; it found itself increasingly beset by crime. In 1831; the legislature approved the construction of the first penitentiary. The pen world was violent and dark; with several major riots; fires; and escape attempts throughout the years. However; the prison also gave birth to a culture of creativity born from despair; with entertainment shows often featuring the biggest names in country music sharing the stage with inmate bands. The best-known pen; "the Castle;" has become a familiar icon to filmgoers; being used in productions like The Last Castle and The Green Mile. Today; the building sits abandoned; facing an uncertain future.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a book not only for Actors; but also for public Speakers.By JessicaThis book is great for me to find exercises for my Public Speaking Students; The biggest problem is the dreaded fear my students have when it is their turn to speak. I was looking for a book that spoke to this issue; and I remembered that I studied Acting with the author in the 1980tys; and I thought to myself; "I wonder if Erik Morris has his books on . I remember reading his first book; "No Acting Please." because of that book I joined his workshop and I remembered his exercises to help the actor . I was delighted to find all his books on and to top it off; Kindle access. If you are an actor who cannot get confident because of stage fright; or a person who has to give speeches and dread it; you need this book. He says that "At the root of almost all instrumental issues is the lack of self-esteem; of a healthy ego; or of entitlement." I will indeed suggest this book to my Speech students; I look forward to trying out some of the exercises. Mr Morris goes into very sensible discussions about why this is such a big issue with actors; and as I read this book; I see the same thing happening semester after semester in my classes. Lastly; if you want to be an actor; purchase this book.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Eric Morris is a living Master and GeniusBy Jason BennettEric Morris has contributed more to the study of acting; with his body of multiple books; than anyone who has ever lived and taught acting. He has developed hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of exercises to liberate your talent...to facilitate access to your unconscious (where basically all your talent is; to basically quote Eric Morris); your imagination; your emotional life...your body and your voice.Actors are; in part; "professional experiencers;" to again quote Eric Morris. When I studied with Eric; his work changed my life. Use his exercises with respect; care and love. They offer you tools you cannot find anywhere else. Creativity is sacred and should be honored as such.Im proud Erics work is a part of what we teach at the school I founded in New York; significantly inspired by Eric and how his worked changed my life and my performing life.Get this book. Get all his books. Live them; breathe them...as Eric used to say in class; "There is more to learn about acting than being a heart surgeon."This is because Eric knows actor training never stops. Its a life-long journey where one reexamines identity over and over and over. Where we change masks; only the masks are very real... It all begins with your truth; as Eric so profoundly teaches. Once youve dealt with your personal obstacles; its on to making a GRAND STATEMENT based on your artistic point of view -- how you want your work to shape and influence this troubled world we live in. What will your statement be? Let Erics work help you access the earth; wind and fire of your soul! Thank you; Eric; for your profound contribution to our community. It will be celebrated for a very long time to come.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant stuffBy Will JamesEric Morris is one of the acting great teachers of our time. I recommend all his stuff. Really helped me unlock a lot of emotional blocks. These activities are good for anyone looking to feel and act more free.(says me an out of work actor; so maybe take my opinion with a pinch of salt!)
