The Art of Acting: From Basic Exercises to Multidimensional Performances

by Carlton Colyer

Anyone who is really serious about being an actor or teaching true acting techniques needs this theatre book. Leading professionals believe it will be one of the best acting texts ever published. The author has performed on stage, film, and TV opposite many of theatre's leading actors and actresses. In a step-by-step process, Carlton Colyer leads the actor in building a technique and then fully explains how to put that technique to work from basic exercises to multidimensional performances. More than fundamentals, this book covers the complete actor-training process from amateur to professional level.

212 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[David]

I took a monologue class from Carlton at Brown University, and he opened my eyes to the work, the dedication and the love it takes to be a great actor. His book complements his teaching methodology. He is missed, as he changed my life.