Learn more about the craft of acting and performance with this list of must read books on acting, movement, voice training and some of my favorite plays!
Sections
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Acting Techniques + Teachers
Shakespeare
Voice/VoiceOver Tools
Plays
The Actress's Tool-Kit
Beyond Acting - Books to Expand your Mind
Acting Techniques + Teachers
An aspiring performer's must have book - even if you don't connect with it, it is invaluable to know!
Sanford Meisner on Acting
Understanding one's body is just as important as understanding and knowing how to use one's voice in acting and in life is essential in expressing one's self authentically and fully.
The Lucid Body: A Guide for the Physical Actor
a must read and re-read for any one looking to work in perfromance, whether screen or stage. She's one of the all time best acting teachers.
Respect for Acting
This sounds like a great read for those looking to learn about a group of prominent acting teachers and their methods all in one place.
Great Acting Teachers and Their Methods
Shakespeare
A great resource when studying Shakespeare!
Speaking Shakespeare
For the lovers of all things Shakespeare or for those looking to learn and understand the brilliant playwright - an excellent resource.
Shakespeare's Words: Glossary & Language Companion
The more you can learn and read about Shakespeare the more you can really enjoy playing in his world of plays.
The Actor and the Text
Always adding more Shakespeare books to my collection.
Shakespeare's Advice to the Players
Playing Shakespeare - terrific read and very informative.
Playing Shakespeare: An Actor's Guide
Voice/VoiceOver Tools
A classic and a must have in understanding your voice - an important tool in acting, voice-over acting, and public speaking.
Freeing the Natural Voice: Imagery & Art
If you are looking to learn about Voice-Over or to get into it - this is a great book for beginners to the business.
The Voice Over Book: Don't Eat Toast
This book is on my list of to read books on voiceover in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the power of one's voice.
Anatomy of Voice: How to Enhance and Project Your Best Voice
On my list to look into, could be a really good read on the business side of Voiceover work.
Voice-Over Success Secrets: How to Make Big Money With Your Speaking Voice Without Leaving Your Home
Dream mic for my home studio setup!
Shure SM4 XLR Studio Condenser Mic Kit
The necessary accessory (XLR to USB) for dream mic - if you are plugging directly into computer.
Shure MVX2U Gen 2 XLR-to-USB-C Audio Interface
Gorgeous white mic setup for home studio and specifically for podcasting.
Shure MV7+ Hybrid Podcast Mic with Boom Stand
Plays
I love this play! I played Mrs. Belotti in a UC San Diego production.
The Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson
I love this play - I saw the stage production with Keri Russell and Adam Driver in NYC and it was great!
Burn This: A Play by Lanford Wilson
Such a well written play! The film version is really good too.
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
The Actress's Tool-Kit
A great resource for rehearsal techniques.
Actioning - and How to Do It
Excellent resource for breaking down a scene or monologue and choosing your actions/tactics.
Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus
A really great resource for understanding movement and one's body in the work - and how to use it to your advantage.
Laban for Actors and Dancers
This sounds like a total must have to build one's tool kit of exercises and character exploration work.
The Art of Acting: From Basic Exercises to Multidimensional Performances
Beyond Acting - Books to Expand your Mind
This book sounds so interesting - the lost art of breathing…
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Connecting with my faith, heritage, and identity as a Jewish woman is invaluable to my work as an actress and an artist.
Here All Along: Meaning & Spirituality in Judaism
Currently reading this book and really liking it. It can be intense at times, to read about all the hatred out there. But it is important nonetheless.
As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story
On my next to read list of books as I study Kabbalah.
