[audiobook] How to Stop Acting: A Renown Acting Coach Shares His Revolutionary Approach to Landing Roles; Developing Them and Keeping them Alive by Harold Guskin at Arts-Photography

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. How NOT To ActBy Juvi GuevaraWhile most acting books focus on a specific method and everything the actor "should" do. this does a bit of a flip and teaches a "non-method." while focusing on what the actor should NOT do; or rather. on breaking an actors bad habits- which most tend to have.The writing is simple and straightforward. but the content is quite unique. yet the content isnt quite like what youd expedt to find in a book on how to act- or how NOT to act. in this case. He also includes lessons that he has learned from the big-name actors he has taught over the years. to give the actor a broader scope from which to view their own experiences and approach to acting.Its not a very long book. and while it does go off on a tangent at times. a definitely a refreshing place from which to undertake a new approach to performing and auditioning if youve been feeling stuck in your career.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very insightful and entertaining to readBy P. McCloudI purchased this book to help me in my voice acting. Im not a trained actor. so i thought it would help me. The basic premise is simple: dont memorize a script. but keep the spontaneity juices going even through a performance. The author gives many anecdotes of his personal life as an actor. and of the students he coaches. I wish there was an a video or recording of an actual coaching session so that I could see the techniques in action.Because of my lack of training in the field. many of his techniques and experiences are over my head. Using this for voice over work is limited. in my view. because most voiceover scripts cannot be read in a spontaneous way. in a different mood each time. It might be useful in an audition. perhaps in finding the proper read. or in discovering a unique approach to the copy. If youre a voice actor. maybe it will help you. Your mileage may vary.If youre an actor. this book will give you a leg up from audition to final performance. Many of the famous names hes coached can attest to his techniques for success. Whether youre a seasoned professional or just beginning youll find a lot in this book that will help you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Advice for actors both onstage and on camera!!By Kristin SamuelsonThis book has changed my acting radically. For the better!! Harolds ideas have opened me up and freed all the shouldves and ought-to-dos! Very hard to express...