{"product_id":"actions-the-actors-thesaurus-ebook","title":"Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vital rehearsal-room companion — a powerful thesaurus of action‑words to energise performance and unlock truthful acting choices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive guide to ‘actioning’, used by actors and directors across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActions: The Actors’ Thesaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e is an indispensable tool for actors in rehearsal, offering a comprehensive list of active verbs to help refine and energise performance choices. The method of ‘actioning’ — assigning a playable action to each line or beat — is widely used in rehearsal rooms, but had never been presented in such a systematic and accessible way until this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this thesaurus, actors can pinpoint the exact action that brings a moment to life, deepens intention and clarifies motivation. Whether you’re working on classical text, contemporary drama or screen performance, this book provides a practical vocabulary to support truthful, dynamic acting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a foreword by Terry Johnson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want to act, or act better, \u003cstrong\u003eActions\u003c\/strong\u003e will take you a long way on the journey to excellence.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Terry Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch: The 60‑Second Challenge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick, fun introduction to how actioning works in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ohbh3bo5HDA?si=PIgN6nt62UtEZX-G\" title=\"Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus – 60 Second Challenge\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- App Section --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available as an App\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActions: The Actors’ Thesaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e is also available as an app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch — the perfect on‑the‑go rehearsal companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA–Z and predictive search\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmotional groupings for targeted action selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBookmarking, notes and random‑word functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShare actions via email or social media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull guidance on using actioning in rehearsal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the iTunes Store to learn more and download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This condenses all the usefulness of the book into a neat little app. Absolutely invaluable!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— User Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Clear, practical and endlessly useful — a must‑have for actors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Drama Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An excellent manual… indispensable to acting students and teachers alike.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Word Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete actioning toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e for rehearsal and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, practical vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e to unlock intention and energise choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for actors, directors and teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e working with text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidely used\u003c\/strong\u003e in professional rehearsal rooms worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for every actor’s toolkit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Authors --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarina Caldarone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a theatre director, acting coach and educator with extensive experience across stage and screen. 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