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The Actor's Art and Craft: William Esper Teaches the Meisner Technique
by
William Esper,
Damon DiMarco (Goodreads Author)
William Esper, one of the leading acting teachers of our time, explains and extends Sanford Meisner's legendary technique, offering a clear, concrete, step-by-step approach to becoming a truly creative actor.
Esper worked closely with Meisner for seventeen years and has spent decades developing his famous program for actor's training. The result is a rigorous system of exer...more
Esper worked closely with Meisner for seventeen years and has spent decades developing his famous program for actor's training. The result is a rigorous system of exer...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
December 10th 2008
by Anchor
(first published April 8th 2008)
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This was so much closer to my natural acting technique than I thought it would be. There were so many things about emotional truth that resonated with me. I loved the format of the book as different sessions in a class, working your way through in an orderly fashion, creating building blocks. Certainly thought provoking.
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Found this book extremely helpful in understanding Meisner technique. The exercises are described as they are being played out by students of the craft, so their reactions are also good indicators of how effective the work is for the actor.
Unless you are in the Meisner class for atleast 2 month dont read it... but once u dig in it its just amazing
Not as good as Meisner's book, but also clarified certain things that book didn't.
Much better than Meisner's own book, though I am told by people who studied with him that Esper is kinder in the book than he is in person.
This book brought me back to my acting classes at Rutgeres. Bill was my director twice and he is so insightful. This book is a must-read for any actor interested in Meisner technique. Brilliant!
A great book about the Miesner technique in Acting. A good book for any director/actor considering a career in Film.
I absolutely loved this book and the examples provided for each technique was clear and powerful. With or without acting experience this book will reveal the process to you in an easy manner.
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I've skipped around in the book so far while preparing for teaching lessons. Seems very promising! I've found some great insights so far.
A fantastic companion to Sanford Meisner on Acting.
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