An Attitude for Acting: How to Survive (And Thrive) As an Actor

by Tidmarsh, Andrew; Swart, Tara, Dr.

• ISBN13: 9781848421127
• ISBN10: 1848421125
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-28
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

A "how to" book for actors who want to develop a "can do" attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition. This book will inspire you to break out of the cycle of despondency and start to view yourself as a creative and autonomous individual who is valuable and employable.

Author Biography

Andrew Tidmarsh is a theatre director, film-maker and teacher. He has taught at leading drama schools and currently runs the Foundation course at RADA. He has directed work at Soho Theatre, Wimbledon Studio, Shakespeare's Globe and Jermyn Street Theatre. Dr Tara Swart is an executive coach with a background in psychological medicine and neuroscience. She has written widely for journals of neuroscience and coaching.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
A Useful Attitude	p. 3
Defeat versus Success	p. 15
Defeating rejection, working with long-term hope, and believing in abundance
Indulgence or Necessity	p. 27
Core beliefs of a successful actor
Keeping Productive	p. 41
Practices for a healthy attitude and staying involved with your craft
On the Threshold	p. 55
Auditions, meetings and presentations
An Actor Like No Other	p. 73
Know yourself
The Job's in the Bag	p. 87
The chemistry of nervousness
Personality Perspectives	p. 101
Who am I today?
Keeping Connected	p. 119
Creative communities and tribes
Planning for Success	p. 129
An Attitude When Acting	p. 139
A Final Thought	p. 151
Appendices
Useful Online Resources	p. 153
Headshots, Showreels and Letters	p. 156
Further Reading	p. 159
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