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Part I: The Tools.
1.Autodrama.
2.Reading the Text (Objectively).
3.Language: The Music of the Play.
4.Reading the Text (Subjectively).
Part II: The Process.
5.The Imaginative Process.
6.The Imaginative Process (II).
Part III: The Characterization.
7.Characterization (I).
8.Characterization (II).
9.Putting It Together (I).
10.Putting It Together (II).
Part IV: Extending Your Range.
11.Comedy.
12.One-Person Shows, Cabaret, Performance Art.
Part V: Performing.
13.Interviews with Professional Actors.
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Lawrence Lenahan
reviewed An Actor Performs on December 23, 2014
An Actor Performs
As I first started reading this, I got nervous. I like rules, and Napier's first move is to tell you to throw out the rules of improv. I meditate on "Yes And" as though it were a koan, so at the suggestion that I not follow THE RULES anymore, I almost threw this book away from me. I was on a bus, so I'm glad I didn't, because I probably would've injured somebody. But I'm also glad I didn't because in spite of his distaste for the rules, Napier has a lot of wisdom to offer that you can use without forgoing the rules entirely, if you are more comfortable (as I am) holding onto them.
There are two big takeaways from this book for me:
1. GET IN THERE. Come out in a scene strong, with a strong perspective and a strong emotion. Hold onto that perspective/emotion and filter everything that happens in the scene through it. Holding onto that perspective isn't a negation or denial of your scene partner; in fact, it will work as a support for them to have someone strong to play opposite.
2. DON'T RUN AWAY FROM IT. When something starts to feel weird or panicky and you want nothing more than to make a move in the opposite direction, that's when you need to DO THE THING. Commit, go big, be bold, and you'll have a better scene for it.
As I've been reading this book, I've definitely found myself making stronger choices in practices and shows, and it feels great.
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