{"product_id":"an-actors-companion-tools-for-the-working-actor-paperback","title":"An Actor's Companion: Tools for the Working Actor - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSeth Barrish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnne Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is a muscularity, not to mention wisdom and truth, to Seth's techniques. He is a wonderful teacher, and I know that having him as my first guide is one of the luckiest things to have happened to me in my career and life.\" --Anne Hathaway, from her Foreword \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Seth Barrish has coached me on almost every TV project, film or audition I've done since we met ten years ago. When it comes to wisdom about acting, there's no one I hold in higher regard.\" --Mike Birbiglia, comedian, director, actor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Seth's approach and understanding is awesome. He makes it very easy to act by telling you not to act and be natural. It could be as simple as having something in your hand, creating business while you deliver a line to make it seem natural and comfortable. His book is amazing--it's basically the actor's blueprint.\" --Jay Pharoah, actor, comedian \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In Seth's class I often watch him transform a student's good, yet average performance into a precise and exhilarating one, with just one simple adjustment. I am constantly blown away by how he does this. This book explains it.\" --Sarita Choudhury, actor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is truly unlike anything else I know--these pieces are haikus on specific elements of performance and character building.\" --Philip Himberg, Sundance Theatre Institute \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Actor's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for both seasoned professionals and beginning actors. The tips and exercises are simple and direct, and easy to apply in both rehearsal and performance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth Barrish\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, director and co-founder of The Barrow Group, a theater company and acting school, in New York City. During his near forty-year career he has directed the award-winning \u003ci\u003eMy Girlfriend's Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSleepwalk with Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tricky Part\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePentecost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Rage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOld Wicked Songs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth Barrish\u003c\/b\u003e is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of The Barrow Group, a New York-based theater company and school. As a director, his credits include the award-winning shows \u003ci\u003eAll The Rage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Girlfriend's Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e (final performance at Carnegie Hall), \u003ci\u003eSleepwalk with Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tricky Part\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePentecost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld Wicked Songs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as dozens of productions Off-Broadway and in theaters across the United States and around the world. He directed the Netflix comedy special \u003ci\u003eMike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e, and was co-director for the feature film \u003ci\u003eSleepwalk with Me\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a renowned professional acting and directing coach and teacher. As an actor, he appears regularly in film and on television. He is also a composer and songwriter (SESAC). He is most proud of his affiliation with his family: Lee Brock, Phillip and Rachel Barrish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771564228896,"sku":"9781559367967","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0bb1c353d7681c51dfa856301cefad8d.webp?v=1780388543","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-actors-companion-tools-for-the-working-actor-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}