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Delve into the captivating world of mindfulness practices, tailored made for the theatre and entertainment industry, with Michael Andersen’s special report: “Standout in Stillness: Mindfulness for Actors and Performers”.

Infused with wisdom from Andersen’s vast experience, this easy-to-follow guide unravels the intertwining threads of mindfulness and extraordinary performances. The content is engaging, enlightening, and, above all, practical, making it ideal for performers across all spectrums, from the fledgling to the seasoned veteran.

• “The Art of Being Present: Mindfulness Basics” will introduce you to the profound concepts of the practice.
• In “Breathing for the Stage: Core of Acting Mindfulness”, you’ll dig deep into the magnificent impacts of purposeful breathwork.
• Chapters like “Emotional Equipoise: Achieving Balanced Sentiments Through Mindfulness” and “Rehearsing Mindfully: A Pathway to Authenticity” will provide invaluable tools in honing your acting abilities while maintaining inner stillness.

With this special report, you can harness your inner calm to ignite your acting potential. So, gear up for a transformative journey through the echoes of encore, from the comforting stillness behind the curtains to standing tall on the grandiose stage. Grab your copy now and commence a journey towards mindful performances that resonate deeply with your audience.

Remember, because in stillness, you truly standout!

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Written for the training and working actor, Rodenburg’s book brings to life a wide range of exercises and methods to release the actor’s voice, covering everything from posture, breath and the body, performing in specific spaces, previews and first performances, managing different length runs, using microphones and dealing with an ageing or sick voice. This book allows the reader to perform every night, reaching the pitch, passion and vocal intensity that the best roles require.

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In recent years, the voiceover industry has become an exceedingly different landscape to navigate. Many voice actors have since adapted to remote, at-home recording spaces, making home studios as much of a staple as professional studios. This transformative divergence from what was once perceived as the norm in the industry has led to an entirely new path that brings possibility and accessibility to voice actors worldwide through, at-home remote recording.

In The Anywhere Voice Actor, professional voice actress Sara Secora reflects on her years of experience—from recording on the floor of her closet to becoming a full-time professional. She identifies and outlines clear-cut methods fresh voice talent can use to find their start and carve a career pathway that is uniquely their own.

What You’ll Find Inside:
• Basics: Genres, Rates, Training, Acting, Preparation
• Technical: Demos, Home Studios, Terminology
• Business: Unions, Agents, Auditioning, Networking
• Fortitude: Rejection, Imposter Syndrome, Community
And much, much more!

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Does your child dream of being on television?
Are you determined that your child escapes the perils of early stardom?
Are you wondering how to get started?

Casting Director Michael Shurtleff, author of Audition, was famously quoted as saying, “The first step to a better audition is to give up character and use yourself.”

His student and talented character actor in his own right, Mike Kimmel, has translated that truth into a series of books that will help hone the skills of a young actor and help them understand how to handle and explore stage and film. Monologues for Kids and Tweens is a collection of 100 original comedy and drama scripts on a wide range of topics. Each piece may be performed by actors of any gender. No props or costumes are required.

As Eva C. Nusbaum says, ”These short pieces acknowledge – and rightly so – that kids live in imperfect families in an imperfect world.” They touch on:

• loss (The Comfy Red Chair,)

• consequences (Green Bananas,)

• shame (Little People,)

• duty (New Old Sneakers,)

• nostalgia (Little Magic Donut Seeds

The monologues are clean, family-friendly, and include positive messages, life lessons, and ethical questions for young people written between the lines. These are monologues they’ll remember you by. Ultimately, these monologues can help parents and teachers encourage positive attitudes and behaviors in our young performers – and their classmates and audiences as well. Appropriate for film, television, and theater training and performance.

As Jack Klugman said, “Acting is a craft, and you must learn it.” Get started with The Young Actor Series and give your young artist the best chance of becoming a professional actor and a well-balanced, empathetic human being.

Praise for Monologues for Kids and Tweens

”Mike has a real gift for writing while keeping his monologues concise and memorable.” – Will Wallace, Director, Producer, Actor and Acting Coach

”It makes for a nce addition to any young actor’s “tool box.” – Nicole Connor, Talent Agent, Central Artists Talent Agency

”Finally, a monologue book that is introspective and yet able to be expressed believably through the art of a child.” – GiGi Erneta, Actress, Radio and TV Host

”Kimmel has crafted a great selection of pieces varying in tone and subject that are perfect for the young performer….It’s so refreshing to have a compilation of monologues that support good values and personal growth for the child’s development, both as an actor and as an empathetic human being.” – Misty Marshall, Executive Director, Empowerment thru Arts, Sony recording artist and American Idol semi-finalist

Study acting as you grow with The Young Actor Series – build your acting skills now in preparation for studying with tomorrow’s Stella Adler, Uta Hagan, or Constantin Stanislavski.

1. Acting Scenes for Kids and Tweens

• Monologues for Kids and Tweens

• One-Minute Monologues for Teens

• Scenes for Teens

• Monologues for Teens

These books can be used in any order by acting students in the correct age group.

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The first book from the instructor who has taught Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Elisabeth Shue, Djimon Hounsou, and Halle Berry, The Power of the Actor guides you to dynamic and effective results. For many of today’s major talents, the Chubbuck Technique is the leading edge of acting for the twenty-first century. Ivana Chubbuck has developed a curriculum that takes the theories of the acting masters, such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Hagen, to the next step by utilizing inner pain and emotions, not as an end in itself, but rather as a way to drive and win a goal.

In addition to the powerful twelve-step process, the book takes well-known scripts, both classic and contemporary, and demonstrates how to precisely apply Chubbuck’s script-analysis process. The Power of the Actor is filled with fascinating and inspiring behind-the-scenes accounts of how noted actors have mastered their craft and have accomplished success in such a difficult and competitive field.

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