An Attitude for Acting

The Mental Approach That Transforms Performance

Andrew Tidmarsh on the psychology of acting

About the Ebook

A 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.

Feeling despondent about the acting profession?
Been out of work for longer than you care to remember?
Starting to resent the injustices of the job and the success of other actors?

If so, An Attitude for Acting will inspire you to break out of the cycle of despondency and start to view yourself as a creative and autonomous individual who is valuable and employable. The book focuses on:

• Maintaining a healthy attitude
• Dealing with negative emotions
• Keeping productive and motivated
• Developing self-belief and getting the support you need
• Turning discouragement into activity and opportunity
• Coping with nerves
• Preparing for auditions
• Being included and not feeling left out
• Building a value system that includes trust, responsibility, flexibility, creativity, adaptability and courage

The book, by theatre director/teacher Andrew Tidmarsh and executive coach/neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, contains a series of intensely 'hands-on' exercises – some for practising alone, others for doing with friends or colleagues. These techniques will enable you to free yourself from potential states of inertia and hopelessness, and prevent any feelings of worthlessness becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, you will develop a self-confident, 'can-do' mentality that will help you shape the career you want.

Whether you've just completed your training and want to start your career with confidence or you've been acting a while and are having difficulty planning the next stage, this book will help you on your path to surviving – and thriving – as an actor.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Learn how mindset and attitude shape performance success
• Master the psychological skills essential to professional acting
• Apply practical techniques for confidence, focus, and creative readiness
• Train with Nick Hern Books' specialist in actor development

About the Author

Andrew Tidmarsh is a theatre director, film-maker and teacher. He has taught at leading drama schools and currently runs the Foundation course at RADA. He has directed work at Soho Theatre, Wimbledon Studio, Shakespeare's Globe and Jermyn Street Theatre.

Publication Details

ISBN (EPUB): 9781780014869
Publication Date: 29 September 2016
Pages: 168
Format: Ebook (EPUB)
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

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