Reviews for Notes to an Actor

The average rating for Notes to an Actor based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-05-08 00:00:00 Rajana Aryana Brilliant book by Ron Marasco. Direct and straight to the point whereas other acting books can waffle a bit. At the end of each chapter Ron gives a quick summary on the take aways in bullet points, something extremely useful rather than having to sift through each chapter again trying to remember what was said. Quite a few topics in the book have contradicted to what I've been taught from acting coaches/teachers. Mainly points revolving around scene/character objectives and how actors should play them. However, I do believe that there is no definite way of acting and that you need to have an understanding of all techniques and pick whatever's best for yourself in that present moment. What might work for one project might not work for another. I think this book is a good tool for actors and something more of a bible that they can constantly refer to. Basically what it says on the tin, notes to an actor.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-12-05 00:00:00 Andrew Vassar This is a great, concise "notebook" that's full to bursting with helpful information for any aspiring actor. Each chapter is divided into short, one to two page subsections that are easily digestible and don't beat around the bush - this book is quick and to the point. That being said I did have some minor issues with it, especially towards the back third of the book - the portions on comedy and Shakespeare felt slightly out of place to me in a book mainly concerned with overall technique, and some of the tips in those portions (and others as well) I personally didn't vibe with (but then again, I'm not an acting teacher). Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for some useful tips - especially towards the beginning and middle. Those portions are really excellent.