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Perhaps more than any other time of life, the teen years are a period associated with distinct social norms, and language patterns are especially important to the social dynamics of teenagers. Their characteristic communication style is their trademark; its one of the things that give this time of life such a unique flavor. For teenagers, their vernacular literally gives them entrance into the various subgroups of a culture that depends greatly on...
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Octogenarian author, SIDNEY EDEN, has acted with, directed, and, as a producer, presented some of the biggest stars in stage, film and television. He created a class called ACTING FOR NON-ACTORS, in NYC in 1982 and the title has been swiped throughout the world. But, no book has ever been written with such a title, though there is an existing platform for such a name online. The book, through means of a romantic fable told in six chapters and involving...
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"Rompiendo las olas", de Lars von Trier, es la historia de una mujer: Bess. Narra sus tormentos e infortunios, su euforia y su dolor, su entrega y su destructividad, su grandeza y su miseria: en definitiva, su exceso. Este rasgo determina esencialmente no sólo el carácter de todas las protagonistas de la segunda trilogía del director danés, la "Trilogía del corazón de oro" (que completan "Los idiotas" y "Bailar en la oscuridad"), sino también...
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Twelve one-act plays ranging in emotion from wartime fears and desires to social and political commentary. And a new theater. You found a trenchant, driving rhythm for the verse, something that is all your own. It wasn't imposed on the characters: it spoke for them. Christopher Fry I consider Robert Manns one of the most talented... playwrights in the generation not yet recognized by the commercial theater... His choice of style is unique; his imagination...
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At the 2007 American Choral Directors Association Southwestern Convention, I presented an Interest Session lecture titled John Finley Williamsons influence on America's choral singing. The session was well attended and the question-and-answer period was spirited. The participants were most interested in the recordings, photographs and articles that I presented, and wished there had been more. Subsequently, I began enlarge my lecture into a PowerPoint...
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The voices on these pages have a direct connection to my being influenced by worship and Spirit. They came to me during my moments of both quiet reflection time with God and through my engagement with the lives of other believers of Christ. This is a celebration and a proclamation! It is an endeavor to recognize who the Savior is in our lives and how our belief in Him can be transformative in our world. You may use these voices as standalone pieces...
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"Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" graced the airways of America from 1949 until the end of the "Golden Age of Radio" in 1962. Six Actors portrayed Johnny Dollar, supported by the best radio actors available.
Volume I contains a character profile of "America's fabulous insurance investigator, the man with the action-packed expense account" based on over all available programs and scripts. Also included is an original program, "The Final Chapter Matter",...
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For over two decades, the art of the interview was very nearly the sole province of Rex Reed, the Master of the Celebrity Profile. While still in his twenties Rex Reed became the widely-syndicated film critic for a succession of high-profile magazines and newspapers and from that vantage point began to interview everyone in the film and theater worlds who mattered. In Valentines & Vitriol Rex Reed reports on Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the disastrous...
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Great news! You've got yourself an agent. You've sent them all the promotional material they need, given them a hundred different ways they can get in touch with you. Told them you're keen for the work. Now you're waiting by the phone. Waiting... waiting.... waiting... Where are the jobs? Why aren't you in demand by now? Haven't you done everything they asked? When you are an Actor, Model, Musician or Performing Artist, working with an Agent to build...
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I've written this book to give you a sound engineer's perspective on your career as a voiceover talent.
In this book I've tried to provide you with basic information about audio and equipment that is taught in recording schools. Hopefully, this information will provide a foundation for you to get to know your equipment better and understand how it works. Understanding your audio equipment is critical to helping you sound your best as well as helping...
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The Art of the SoloPerformer is a field guide to what it takes to be your best on stage or at the podium. Rapson says, "I didn't write the rules, I just report them." Using a quick and readable Q&A format, Steve gives you the tools you need to connect with your audience. Whether you are a singer, speaker, teacher, or just want to know what it takes be a good one, this is the book for you.
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There is no better authority on jazz than the creators, educators, and writers who have made this enigmatic musical style a major force internationally as well as in American history. The answer to the question what is jazz? is as complex and diverse as those involved in it. This book takes the question to noted musicians, scholars, and composers, creating a documentary style of oral history that makes you feel as if you are actually in the room as...
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For over two decades, the art of the interview was very nearly the sole province of Rex Reed, the Master of the Celebrity Profile. While still in his twenties Rex Reed became the widely-syndicated film critic for The New York Observer and from that vantage point began to interview everyone in the film and theater worlds who mattered. In Do You Sleep in the Nude?, the first of his four best-selling celebrity profile collections, he captures the ego...
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Pese a estar catalogada como una película de ciencia-ficción, "Blade Runner" -obra maestra que se ha convertido merecidamente en un icono cultural de nuestro tiempo- tiene poco que ver con las utopías futuristas propias del género, al contrario, plantea problemas eternos -la vida y la muerte, el fatídico discurrir del tiempo, la rebelión contra nuestro infausto destino, la extrañeza ante el otro- protagonizados por hombres que habitan en el...
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Masada Revisited III gives a different view of what happened at Masada in 73 ce when the Jewish defenders, according to the only historical account, given by the historian Josephus in his book The Jewish War, essentially committed mass suicide. Many Jewish people are disconcerted by this. Since Josephus wrote under the constraint of trying to please the Romans, his accuracy is suspect. The version given in this play is hopefully more palatable.
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In this interdisciplinary volume, contributors analyze the expression of Latina/o cultural identity through performance. With music, theater, dance, visual arts, body art, spoken word, performance activism, fashion, and street theater as points of entry, contributors discuss cultural practices and the fashoning of identity in Latino/a communities throughout the US. Examining the areas of crossover between Latin and American cultures gives new meaning...
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The decision to publish this book was dictated the authors heavy experience with Internet fraudsters. When she finally realized that she was deceived, she found over the Internet a lot of similar victims. She familiarized herself with their different distress so she could attempt to combat against Internet impostors and raise awareness in others so they wouldnt fall for scams. Also, she wishes to offer some entertainment for readers. The book contains...
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Why become a teenage magician? Magic tricks are fascinating, and becoming part of the teen magician circuit will put you in touch with a unique, creative group of likeminded individuals. You'll learn how to get started, how to turn a cool hobby into a profitable children's party entertainment service, and why this will make you a more interesting and confident person. Where to get the tricks. How to think up your own. Becoming a skilled performer....
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Are you and your organization ready for the future of live entertainment?
The pandemic hit live entertainment harder than any other industry-but also revealed tantalizing new possibilities. Online, streaming, and hybrid events opened the door to bigger audiences, better finances, and more innovative content for live producers.
And now is the perfect time to start.
Beyond the Back Row breaks down the why, how, and what of online, streaming, and...
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