The Art of Acting by Stella Adler

I've heard great things about her. She taught alot of hollywood stars.An inspiring book by a great lady of the theatre. Compiled from transcripts of Adler's notes and classes, this book has 22 acting lessons that cover everything from beginner exercises to how to dress the part and create characters.

Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner and Dennis Longwell

Here is another great book that I have. I took a class of the Meisner Technique and it works.This book follows a 15-months acting class taught by Meisner, so you’ll get some good practical insight into his exercises and how to apply them to scenes you’re working on.

Where to Purchase these books?

You can purchase these books at Barnes & Noble,Borders Books,Amazon.com, and The Drama Book Shop in New York.

How to Be a Working Actor: The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film, and Televisionby Mari Lyn Henry, Lynne Rogers, Joe Mantegna

It's a book about how they do business, and what they look for when casting a role. You'll also learn how to select the right agent; deal with high living expenses; nurture yourself mentally and emotionally; more.

The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck

A great book about breaking down a script and script analysis .

How to Get the Part . . . without Falling Apart!: Featuring the Haber Phrase Technique for Actors by Margie Haber

Gives actors tools to break through their psychological roadblocks to auditioning.

THE ACTOR'S FIELD GUIDE:Acting Notes on the Run

Every actor should have one handy - in purse, book bag or back pocket - at all times.

A Must Have Book. I Know because I have one and I carry it with me when I am going to New York to go to an Auditiion.

Welcome to An Actor's World

I will be posting some recommended acting books and some great resources for your passion for acting. For now checkout some of my Acting links.

Latest Issue November/December 2009 of The Callsheet by Backstage

Formerly Ross Report Callsheet by Backstage is a great book that comes out every other month. It's good for actors who are trying to get an Agents and Managers. It also has Casting Directors. It has addresses for Agents,Managers and Casting Directors. You can pick up a copy at a Borders Books Store in Allentown across form the Lehigh Valley Mall or in New York(The Drama Book Store, Borders and Barnes & Noble) if you happen to be there.

Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft is now available!

I just received a copy of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft by Howard Fine. He is considered one of the best Acting Teachers in California. You can order his book at a Barnes & Noble , Borders, Amazon.com, and Drama Book Shop in New York.