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A vital companion for actors in rehearsal - a thesaurus of action-words to revitalise performance Actors need actions. They cannot 'act' adjectives, they need verbs: they need an aim to achieve, an action to perform. 'Actions' are active verbs. 'I tempt you.' 'You taunt me.' In order to perform an action truthfully and therefore convincingly, an actor needs to find exactly the right action to suit that particular situation and that particular line. That is where this book comes in...It is a thesaurus of active verbs, with which the actor can refine the action-word until s/he hits exactly the right one to help make the action come alive. It looks like this: taunt insult, tease, torment, provoke, ridicule, mock, poke, needle tempt influence, attract, entice, cajole, coax, seduce, lure, fascinate It is well known in the acting community that random lists of action-words circulate rehearsal rooms in dog-eared photocopies - as a sort of actor's crib. This book makes them available for the first time in an organised and comprehensive form.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Robert Shaw
Format:Paperback
As an Acting student at a leading UK drama school, this book has been essential to the approach to a piece of text. By following the guidance in this book, I've been able to unlock secrets of a scene with such little effort. Of course, this book is not to be taken as gospel and it certainly isn't helpful to rely on this book to do all of the work for you - but when you're struggling or just need to try something new, this book is there to help you out.
Please, please, please, do not sign off 'Actioning' for whatever reason you might have. This book will do wonders for you!
Please, please, please, do not sign off 'Actioning' for whatever reason you might have. This book will do wonders for you!
43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a acting and voice teacher in a London drama school. I trained in Stanislavski about 25 years ago, worked as an actress till I stopped liking it and have been teaching and directing with great enthusiasm ever since. And ...(big confession).....I didn't get it till I worked with this book.
You see.......
You only need to play the actions. Just play actions. Any actions.
And preferably weird, wonderful wacky actions. Let your imagination run wild........and this little book will help you to do that, even when you have run out of steam, energy and ideas, even when you think that finding an action to play on this line is impossible and you've thought about it for hours and hours........hear come Maggie and Marina, riding over the brow of the hill like the cavalry, full of the most delicious, particular, cheeky, sparky, whimsical words. All playable. All there in your back pocket (if you've any sense)
I will never go to work without it.
You see.......
You only need to play the actions. Just play actions. Any actions.
And preferably weird, wonderful wacky actions. Let your imagination run wild........and this little book will help you to do that, even when you have run out of steam, energy and ideas, even when you think that finding an action to play on this line is impossible and you've thought about it for hours and hours........hear come Maggie and Marina, riding over the brow of the hill like the cavalry, full of the most delicious, particular, cheeky, sparky, whimsical words. All playable. All there in your back pocket (if you've any sense)
I will never go to work without it.
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Jon Garside
Format:Paperback
This book obviously took a huge amount of work, the editing alone I can see and must assume, had to have been a gargantuan undertaking. It is the perfect book of its kind, and a 'must have' for actors at all stages of their career, be they Garsides (unknown) or Gambons. My heart felt thanks to the authors for their efforts, and I hope it will bring me closer to my goals of treading the boards in better surroundings that the local amateur dramatics productions.
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Actions
The book list verbs we can use to 'action' our scripts. Once you have chosen an objective, an actor needs verbs to action each sentence or working thought of the script. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claire
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So many words
The book is an essential piece of kit for use in all situations - it's got uncannily good words for all requirements.
Published 1 month ago by Samuel R. Burgess
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must for all actors...
It is a little bit confusing for actors that have English as second or third language! But in general very good. I wish I could have one in Portuguese or in Spanish...
Published 2 months ago by Luiz Sena
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential working tool for Actors
An absolute little Gem for Actors.....Excellent..wouldn't be without it!......Takes you on an " Action " packed journey towards your desired " Objective "
Published 3 months ago by Stephen Devey
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Good buy.
Exactly what it says it is. Buy it if you're studying 'actioning' in drama (which I am). Good for finding words, when you can't put your finger on one.
Published 3 months ago by Oddguy8
5.0 out of 5 stars
All actors need this
This is a book that will help you to action everything from scripts, monologues, songs or even a poem.
To action a script in a West End show is very common these days! Read more
To action a script in a West End show is very common these days! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Trim Balaj
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Actor's Thesaurus
Bought this for my daughter as it was recommended by her drama school. As far as I'm aware, she is happy with it and finds it very useful.
Published 6 months ago by M. Manderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Actioning
As an actor, 'actioning' is an interesting way to approach your lines. My acting teacher recommended me this book. It makes your character's intention much more clearer.
Published 10 months ago by M. P. M.
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writers paradise
What a little goldmine this book is . A must have for any writer - student or published! This easy to use gem will revitalise those blind spots and get the fingers singing!
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by Penny Rose
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A book for those who love words
Not just for actors, this little book is a wonderful aid for writers and a fun browse for anyone who loves words. Want a synonym for an active verb? Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by ReaderWriter
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