The Actor in You: Sixteen Simple Steps to Understanding the Art of Acting (4th Edition)
The Actor in You: Sixteen Simple Steps to Understanding the Art of Acting, 4/eRobert Benedetti,Universityof Nevada, Las Vegas  The Actor in Youserves as an introduction to beginning acting by helping students realize that they already possess the basic skills of an actor. By drawing the principles of acting from observations about everyday behavior, this text shows students how they already possess many acting skills. Acclaimed for its direct and enjoyable writing style,The Actor in Youdraws on exercises and examples from students’ everyday lives, well-known plays, and popular television programs to lead the beginning student through the process of creating a role. Organized in sixteen steps that can correspond to the weeks of a typical semester, the fourth edition ofThe Actor in Youcontinues to provide a direct, concise presentation of acting fundamentals for beginning students. Features:Includes bothindividual and group exercisesto help students explore and experience the basic skills and processes of acting.Providesbalanced coverage of acting for both stage and cameraby drawing on principles and examples from film and television.Advocates an appreciation ofa variety of styles, techniques, and approaches.New to the Fourth Edition:Reorganized intofour parts: Understanding Acting, Preparing Yourself to Act, Analyzing the Script, and Rehearsal, making it easier for teachers to design their own sequencing of the material.Incorporatesnew material on text analysis,guiding students to a deeper understanding of the psychophysical aspects of dramatic language, with special attention to rhythm and melody.Presentsnew materialonthe history of the modern actor.Includesmore performance exercises,from improvisations to the preparation of a scene. What reviewers are saying:“The four part structure . . . makes sense and helps students to see the connection between their real-life experiences and those of the stage.”— Ray Miller,Appalachian State University “Finally, an acting text that places the process of acting in an easy step-by-step order from making the choice to act, acting exercises, text analysis, and final scene choices.”—Johnna Maiorella,AdirondackCommunity College “Mr. Benedetti is a master at speaking to the actor in clear and simple terms without sacrificing the integrity of the process. He shows obvious respect for the actor, and his principles and process described inThe Actor in Youare a valuable addition to any actor’s library.” — Matthew Andrews,MaristCollege