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As I began to read "Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role (The Actor's Guide to Acing the Audition)", I was overcome by the constant thought of, where was this when I was beginning? Why hadn't someone told me about this sooner? And whether you're a veteran actor, or someone just starting in the business, I'm almost positive you'll be saying the same thing as I did.
This inspiring and, might I say, empowering book will not only show you the most efficient manner to approach those sub-zero cold readings (you know the ones, the ones we actors hate with the white-hot passion of a thousand suns), but it is my hope you take away from this book, something more. There's a deeper philosophy here, and can be summed up by the chapter that speaks about how all scenes are about love. Here you will find the secret to my friend Tom Brooks' success.
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. Brooks more than thirty years ago, as we were both students in the same graduate program; two hopeful, bright-eyed young men, hoping one day to make a successful career in the theater. There were over fifteen of us in that program, but I think I can speak for everyone in it by saying that Tom had something special. Talent is a given in our industry. If you're not talented, you really wouldn't last very long. And believe me when I tell you that Tom Brooks is probably one of the most talented actors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. But it's deeper than that, just like this book is deeper than the techniques of a cold reading. Tom is probably one of the most giving, caring actors I've ever met; one that is more focused on the success of the scene, and including the individuals around him.
Oh, we've heard it many times in acting classes, in theater groups, in workshops. Tom embodied it. He was the first person I ever met that actually lived it, without having to be told that was what to do. I learned more from Tom Brooks in five minutes of watching him in a rehearsal process than I learned from many college professors who had been teaching the art form for years. He's always given to those individuals who worked with him on the stage, backstage, or on the production crew. Now I am pleased to say that Tom has taken that same energy, drive and love, and has decided to give back to the arts community by teaching those principals that he has lived by all his life.
"Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role" will make you better at auditioning, yes; but what's more, it will begin to give you insight into being a better actor and a better person, as Tom Brooks has always been.
It is my deepest wish and hope for you that you take to heart the lessons that are presented in this book, and that you, too, benefit, just as I have, from knowing Mr. Tom Brooks.
— Scott Snively, MFA Actor, Director, Producer
Título : Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role (The Actor's Guide to Acing the Audition)
EAN : 9781005160265
Editorial : Tom Brooks
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