Books

Actions - The Actors Theasaurus A vital companion for actors in rehearsal - a thesaurus of action-words to revitalise performance, with a foreword by Terry Johnson. Finding the right action is an essential part of the process of preparation for the actor. Using this thesaurus of active verbs, the actor can refine the action-... $29.95	Actor's Audition Manual by Dean Carey. The first edition of The Actor’s Audition Manual quickly became known as the ‘red audition bible’, making it the essential guide. Now revised, it brings together a wealth of practical advice and a fresh range of speeches from Australian plays that will help make any audition... $26.95
Don't Tell Me, Show Me - Directors talk about Acting by Adam Macaulay A collection of ‘informal’ interviews with Australian directors of stage, film and TV about actors and acting. An intelligent and enlightening commentary on acting in Australia today, which strips away the layers of mythology surrounding the industry, revealing the energy,... $29.95	In Good Company - Guide to Producing Independent or Amateur Theatre Got a show you want to stage? Itching to perform but need material? Lack a venue? Looking for funds? Need advice about flyers? No matter what your perspective is , if you’re interested in creating small-scale theatre, In Good Company is a fantastic starting point. This definitive ‘... $24.95
On Shakespeare by John Bell With humour, wit and a lifetime of experience this is a fascinating backstage pass to the life and plays of the Bard from Australia's best-known Shakespearean actor and director, John Bell. It's Shakespeare and his world as you've never read before. Description 'So I'm... $39.99	So You Want To Be a Playwright How to write a play and get it produced - a manual for playwrights. Playwright and former literary manager Tim Fountain guides the budding playwright over the many hurdles involved in getting a play on - from finding a story that only you know, through the detailed construction of the play, and... $22.95
So You Want to Be a Theatre Director A hands-on, step-by-step guide to directing plays – by one of Britain's leading theatre directors. Stephen Unwin has worked with hundreds of different actors in a multiplicity of different venues. He is the ideal author of a 'how to' guide to directing. As Unwin himself says... $26.95	Stage Management - The Essential Handbook. The highly successful "Bible for any stage manager", in a revised and updated edition By Gail Pallin. The stage manager is at the core of every successful theatre production. He or she organises, manages and runs rehearsals and performances; researches and procures the props and... $29.95
Stage Whispers - Complete 2011 Editions Purchase all six 2011 editions of Stage Whipsers. Postage Free within Australia. $30.00	Stage Whispers Back Copy: January / February 2011 Strictly Limited Copies. With Dr Zhivago CD Sampler featuring 2 songs Now and On the Edge of Time, sung by Anthony Warlow and Lucy Maunder. Includes interviews with Anthony Warlow, David Williamson and Jason Robert Brown. $6.95