Acting That Matters is a must-read for any actor committed to advancing their craft and technique. The book offers a unique approach to acting that prioritizes the text over emotion, allowing for more powerful, precise performances. With expert tips on auditioning, cold reading, and taking direction, this book is an invaluable resource for both working and aspiring actors and acting teachers.

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An invaluable resource for anyone wanting his or her acting to matter, this groundbreaking guide defies most modern acting methods by rejecting emotion as an acting tool. With the advice in this book, actors will see beyond the prevailing "objective-obstacle" approach and look primarily to the text the playwright provides. Actors learn how to dissect a text for key words and phrases, as well as how to score a script, find proper tempo and rhythm, modulate volume and intensity, use theatrical stillness effectively, find beat actions, listen to their acting partners, and much more. Expert tips are also provided for auditioning, cold reading, and taking direction.

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