The Scene Study Book: Roadmap to Success

by Bruce Miller

Straightforward and readable, The Scene Study Book is a practical, step-by-step guide that runs from the analysis of basic story structure – including conflict and story arc – to making choices, including physical and psychological action. It includes chapters on selecting scenes, partnering, and scoring a script, along with a first-rate list of contemporary scenes to use. The Scene Study Book explores the process of scene work, from first read-through to blocking to taking notes and using them effectively. It addresses what to look for in a class, in a teacher, and in a partner. In short, it covers most of the questions and situations an actor in a scene study class might need help with.



The only book on the market that covers the scene study process, this is the most useful and most commonly used classroom and studio format for learning acting.

Genres: Theatre

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nichola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was exactly what I was looking for as an outsider trying to truly understand theatre processing. I had explored some dramaturgy but wanted to understand more about what an actor DOES. I have seen lots of performances, but what are they doing to make the story and the moment really effective? This author clearly takes you through steps to work through a script as an actor preparing for auditions and rehearsals. The ideas for marking your script and also the emphasis on doing your work before you come together was really heard by me. The method of improving yourself by doing and then evaluating was well expressed.