Working Together in Theatre: Collaboration and Leadership

Yoshi Oida, Lorna Marshall

The Invisible Actor

Yoshi Oida is completely unique. A Japanese actor and director who has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris, he blends the oriental tradition of supreme and studied control with the Western performer's need to characterise and expose depths of emotion. In this practical and captivating study of the actor's art written with Lorna Marshall, Yoshi Oida explains that once the audience becomes openly aware of the actor's method and becomes too conscious of the actor's artistry, the wonder of performance dies. The audience must never see the actor but only his or her performance. Throughout Lorna Marshall provides a running commentary on Yoshi Oida's work and methods which help you understand the achievement of this singular theatrical artist.

Amy Rickman

Gleeful!: A Totally Unofficial Guide to the Hit TV Series Glee

A Totally Unofficial Guide to the Hit TV Series Glee GET CHOIRED UP Calling all Gleeks Go back to school and behind the music with the hot new stars of "Glee," one of the most watched, beloved, and sung-about shows on television. The unofficial guide to all things McKinley High, Gleeful takes fans backstage for peek at everything from the show's creation to Fox's groundbreaking marketing campaign, from the secrets behind the show-stopping musical numbers to detailed biographies and up-close insights on the noteworthy cast. Find out about Lea Michele's early start on Broadway and Cory Monteith's unusual audition tape, and learn what Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison were really like in high school. Plus, brush up on little-known trivia and get in tune with the rumors surrounding the much anticipated Season Two Complete with full-color cast photos and hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, "Gleeful " hits all the right notes on America's favorite TV show without ever missing a beat. Caution: This book is unauthorized It has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Fox or any other person or entity involved in the creation or production of the TV program Glee. ...

Rocco Dal Vera, Joe Deer

Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course