{"product_id":"9781408183731","title":"Acting with Passion : A Performer's Guide to Emotions on Cue","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eActing with Passion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Niki Flacks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the latest research from the fields of neuroscience and mind-body psychology, \u003ci\u003eActing With Passion \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a revolutionary new approach to the age-old problems of the actor: dealing with nerves, engaging the body, quieting the inner critic, auditioning, creating a character, and even playing comedy. \u003cbr\u003e  With this step-by-step guide, actors who have struggled with 'visualization' and 'emotional recall' can learn an alternative method of accessing feelings through the release of chronic, subtle muscular tensions that connect into the brain at lightning fast speed and can actually produce emotions on cue. \u003cbr\u003e  Written with verve and accessibility, and using practical exercises to guide the actor through each stage, \u003ci\u003eActing With Passion \u003c\/i\u003eis the must-have text for actors seeking that magical 'state of aliveness'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A frighteningly simple super-highway into an actor's well of creativity and passion.” —\u003ci\u003eStephen Beckett, actor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whilst I personally resist her demonizing of intellect, that caveat is outweighed by the delightful mix of inspired pragmatism and no-nonsense speculation in Niki Flacks' book that will not only be solidly useful for any actor, but will stimulate that voracious curiosity which is the lifeblood of a fulfilling life in our business.” —\u003ci\u003eMark Wing-Davey, Chair, Graduate Acting Program, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eActing with Passion\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wonderful invitation to enter the exhilarating world of Niki Flacks' acting workshops dropping in for useful exercises, profound insights and experienced advice on the craft of acting.” —\u003ci\u003eNiamh Dowling, Head of School, Rose Bruford College, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781408183731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40595219677390,"sku":"9781408183731","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6f33fd73-1b47-4d67-a6b3-7763ef4ff8d1.jpg?v=1637825358","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781408183731","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}