{"product_id":"using-open-scenes-to-act-successfully-on-stage-and-screen-hardcover","title":"Using Open Scenes to Act Successfully on Stage and Screen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Carter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrant L. Pope\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing Open Scenes as a \"way in\" to scripted material, this book establishes a foundational actor training methodology that can be applied to the performance of film or television acting, commercials, and theatrical realism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike other methodologies, this unique approach is devoid of casting considerations or imposed identity, providing actors opportunities that do not rely on nor are restricted by age, gender, race, ethnicity, regional accent, body type, identity, or other defining or delimiting aspects that come into play during the casting process. This allows the actor to focus on personal authenticity as they develop their skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to undergraduate students, acting teachers, and the contemporary actor seeking a career in film, television, or other electronic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit the companion website www.usingopenscenestoactsuccessful.godaddysites.com for additional Open Scenes and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Carter \u003c\/strong\u003ewas Director of the Penn State School of Theatre for 22 years. Previously he was Associate Dean of Theatre at Florida State and Chair of Theatre at Illinois State, where he also served as Producing Director of Illinois Shakespeare Festival. He served as president of both the National Association of Schools of Theatre and the National Theatre Conference and Dean of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. Acting credits include \u003ci\u003eSmokey and the Bandit II\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCannonball Run, Mister Roberts \u003c\/i\u003e(Martin Sheen), \u003ci\u003eButterflies Are Free \u003c\/i\u003e(Farrah Fawcett), and \u003ci\u003eRichard III \u003c\/i\u003e(Al Pacino).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrant L. Pope \u003c\/b\u003eis a professional actor and director. His work has been seen Off-Broadway, in regional theatre, and in film and television. For 11 years, he served as Director of the FSU\/Asolo Conservatory and Associate Artistic Director of the Asolo Theatre Company in Sarasota, Florida. He later served as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2019. He has been the President of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) and is member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) and Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 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 December 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784821080352,"sku":"9781032150871","price":118.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a427fcd258f6b4836116f3b7cb47a107.webp?v=1780608457","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/using-open-scenes-to-act-successfully-on-stage-and-screen-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}