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PRESENTS Practical books on theatre & film from the foremost publisher of performing arts books Topics include acting technique, film and theatre reference, invaluable show business career guides, biographies, librettos and scripts, history, and critical analysis. Our books are written by working film and theatre professionals with the up-to-date, accurate, real-world knowledge you need. Whether you’re an actor, director, producer, behind-the-scenes professional, student…or just a fan of film and theatre, we have the books for you. imprints of Hal Leonard For more information, please visit your local Hal Leonard dealer or go to www.applausepub.com. ACTING ONE ON ONE HOW TO REHEARSE WHEN THE BEST MEN’S MONOLOGUES THERE IS NO REHEARSAL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACTING AND THE MEDIA edited by Joyce E. Henry, Rebecca Dunn by Alice Spivak with Robert Blumenfeld Jaroff, and Bob Shuman Limelight Editions Applause Theatre & Cinema Books Based on Spivak’s 40 years of acting, coach- Covering the best of Broadway, Off-Broad- ing, and teaching classes, this book provides way, regional, and experimental theatre a step-by-step system all actors can use for since 2000, One on One challenges actors analyzing and building a character organi- to explore the inner self, develop skill and cally. Timely advice gives tips on how to: do artistry for auditions, and deliver a knockout camera takes, interpret and follow stage di- onstage performance. These monologues rections, and prepare for auditions and work – sometimes comic, sometimes serious, and often both – tackle is- in theatre, film, commercials, soaps, sitcoms, and dramas. sues ranging from race, class, gender, relationships and romance to 00332707 . $19.95 coming of age, mortality, 9/11, and the Iraq war. 978-0-87910-342-2 00314751 . $14.95 978-1-55783-701-1 USING THE STANISLAVSKY SYSTEM ONE ON ONE A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CHARACTER THE BEST WOMEN’S MONOLOGUES CREATION & PERIOD STYLES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY by Robert Blumenfeld edited by Joyce E. Henry, Rebecca Dunn Limelight Editions Jaroff, and Bob Shuman Known for his detailed approach to the art Applause Theatre & Cinema Books of acting and for the authenticity of his his- A follow-up to the popular previous edition torical productions, Stanislavsky believed from the 1990s, this collection includes the that actors should immerse themselves work of over 70 playwrights, spotlighting completely in the era in which a play or film the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway, region- is set. This is a concise, clear explanation of al and experimental writings since 2000. exactly how to create a character in plays of any period, using the Stanislavsky system. 00314750 . $14.95 00332719 . $19.95 978-1-55783-700-4 978-0-87910-356-9 DUO! ACCENTS THE BEST SCENES FOR A MANUAL FOR ACTING – TWO FOR THE 21ST CENTURY REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION edited by Joyce E. Henry, Rebecca Dunn by Robert Blumenfeld Jaroff, and Bob Shuman Limelight Editions Foreword by Vivian Matalon This practical reference manual, with its pre- Applause Theatre & Cinema Books cise, authentic instructions on how to speak Culled from the work of over 100 playwrights in more than 100 dialects, has established and encompassing the seminal issues of our itself as the most useful and comprehensive time, this follow-up compendium is by turns guide to accents available, now increased comic and serious but always intensely hu- by a third in this revised edition. As before, man. Pieces include scenes from August: the accents range from regional U.S. and Osage County, George & Martha, Intimate Apparel, Take Me Out, British dialects to European accents that include, among others, the and Water Music. Germanic, Slavic and Romance Languages. Completing his around- 00314752 . $18.99 the-world journey, the author then covers the Middle East, Africa 978-1-55783-702-8 and Asia. 00332412 Book/2-CD Pack . $29.95 ACTORS TALK 978-0-87910-967-7 ABOUT SHAKESPEARE by Mary Z. Maher WHY IS THAT SO FUNNY? Limelight Editions A PRACTICAL EXPLORATION OF PHYSICAL COMEDY This is a treasury of talents, tactics, and tales by John Wright from veteran performers who return often Limelight Editions to Shakespeare from careers in film and This unique exploration of the principles and television. The book features personal inter- practice of physical comedy starts with a dis- views with a stellar collection of prominent cussion of the various types of laughter that performers such as Kevin Kline, Kenneth can be provoked by performance. 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Marowitz in the remarkable Blumenfeld’s Dictionary discusses topics such as rehearsals, char- of Acting and Show Business. Blumenfeld acterization, blocking, tempo-rhythm, dra- combines his expertise from years of working in show business with maturgy, and actor-and-audience psychology, demystifying an art meticulous research to present a work that is comprehensive and form that is often dealt with only in abstract terms rather than the user-friendly. mundane, nitty-gritty nuts-and-bolts requirements of just “getting 00332746 . $19.99 the show on the road.” 978-0-87910-363-7 00332695 . $12.95 978-0-87910-322-4 THE ENTERTAINMENT SOURCEBOOK 2009 LITTLE MUSICALS FOR LITTLE by the Association of Theatrical THEATRES Artists and Craftspeople A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR MUSICALS THAT Limelight Editions DON’T NEED CHANDELIERS OR HELICOPTERS TO Now published on a biannual basis, this ref- SUCCEED erence book is packed with more than 5,000 by Denny Martin Flinn company entries from across the country. Limelight Editions The Entertainment Sourcebook is an insider’s A comprehensive reference guide to guide to finding any item imaginable, be it over 150 small musicals that any theater a Civil War sabre, an animal to rent, a Greek or school can produce with limited re- fisherman’s hat, authentic Amish clothing, sources. Each entry includes writing cred- 19th-century chandeliers, or human skulls. It is useful for anyone its, synopsis, cast size, musical numbers, planning an event (even a wedding!) and indispensable for those production notes, and licensing information. who work in theatre, film, television, opera and print photography. 00332694 . $17.95 00332726 . $39.95 978-0-87910-321-7 978-0-87910-361-3 MUSICAL SCENE STUDY THE COMMERCIAL THE MUSICALS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN THEATER INSTITUTE GUIDE compiled & edited by Tom Briggs TO PRODUCING PLAYS Applause Theatre & Cinema Books AND MUSICALS This is the first book of its kind, featuring edited by Frederic B. 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