An Actor's Companion : 99 Bits of Craft

I have studied with several wonderful acting teachers, especially during my time at the Yale School of Drama, and Seth Barrish's work is as valualble as any acting teacher I know of. He is a gifted teacher and his method(or lack thereof)is laid out here in a way that is accesible and comprehensible and practicle. I recommend it in the highest terms to anyone interested in the art of acting, but especially to actors looking for something to believe in and trust.

An Actor's companion is the book for all aspiring actors and all veterans out there who need a way of working. It takes all the mystery and pain out of acting. No Method, Meisner,Stanislavski, Adler or Morris need apply! It breaks down what acting really is on a simple and doable level. Acting is about relaxation, so you have access to your talent. These simple yet effective exercises free whatever talent may lie within you.Simply, it helps you get out of your way. An incredible find.

OK, did you ever have the experience where you have run into someone you went to high school with, and you keep thinking " Wow, when did they get so smart"? Well, I have always thought Seth Barrish was smart. It is a pursuit of integrity for those who persue it and love it.This boIt is a pursuit of integrity for those who persue it and loveit.... But this is a wonderful book about the realities of what it like to be an actor. Acting isn't just about strikes and oscars, affairs and drug problems...it is a craft...it is a life's work. It is a pursuit of integrity for those who persue it and love isThis book not only reveals a lot of knowledge but is extremely humble and funny. This is not a pretentious tome, but a wonderfully brief, insightful and readable acting book. If you ever want to find out what actors do, and don't want to watch inside the actors studio...then this isthe book for you...