books by Applause Books     books:       Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked7 reviews Carol de Giere Applause Books, 2008 A must... For anyone who has ever seen a Stephen Schwartz musical or heard a Schwartz film song or soundtrack, this book is a must! Brilliantly executed, it proceeds with all the impact of a much-loved novel. Sometimes, going behind the scenes to see the nuts and bolts of the creative process examined and revealed, takes away from the effect of the final work itself. Not in this case...Carol de ...             Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled and edited by Howard Kissel (Applause ...8 reviews Howard Kissel, Stella Adler Applause Books, 2000 An amazing book about an amazing woman. A++++ This is going to the top of the "books my kids must read" when they are going off to college or leaving home. This book is a supposedly a series of Stella Adler's lectures about acting, but it is also very inspirational as a series of lectures about how to live. Addler says that "The whole thing about acting is to give. The actor must above everything be generous. He doesn't hoard his ...             Speak With Distinction (Textbook and CD)10 reviews Edith Skinner, Lilene Mansell Applause Books, 2000 Incredible Guide to Excellent Voice and Diction, but be ready to practice! I feel that voice and diction is the missing link in many people's arsenal of skills. You may have a college education, but who really looks at your resume? But everytime you open your mouth, you are being judged unconsciously by those you are speaking to. If you have read "Pygmillion," or seen "My Fair Lady," you get the idea. But changing your vocal image is very difficult, and takes ...             Screen World, Vol. 59: The Films of 2007 Applause Books, 2008 Movie fans eagerly await each new edition of Screen World, the definitive record of the cinema since 1949. Volume 59 provides an illustrated listing of every significant American and foreign film released in the United States in 2007, documented with more than 1,000 color and black-and-white photographs. Screen World's outstanding features include a color section of highlights; a comprehensive index with over 19,000 entries; a look at the year's ...             Michael Caine - Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making (The Applause Acting Series) Revised Expanded ...22 reviews Michael Caine Applause Books, 2000 Life between "Action" and "Cut" A great book. Michael Caine is one of the best in the business, and part of the fun crowd. This book gives wonderful insight into the world of acting in film, behavior on/off the set, "the take," and more.             The Wizardry of Oz: The Artistry And Magic of The 1939 MGM Classic - Revised and Expanded5 reviews Jay Scarfone, William Stillman Applause Books, 2004 This WIZ is a WOW This book is the greatest book I've ever seen on the 1939 MGM musical masterpiece. Any OZ lover will be in heaven over the vast amount of rare, and NEVER before seen photos -- all presented in top-notch quality, many of them looking astounding crisp and clear, like never before. Even the PAPER used in the book is thick and rich. The book is huge and heavy, and must be one of the bargains of ...             The Reduced Shakespeare Co. presentsThe Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)40 reviews William Shakespeare, Adam Long, ... Applause Books, 2000 One of the Funniest Scripts I Have Ever Seen Having seen this play done by a local theater company, I immediately fell in love with it, and when the chance came for me to put on a production of the complete works, I jumped on it. This is a great script that is very accessible for actors, with detailed stage descriptions that are great starting off points for original and dynamic blocking. The directions maintain the level of comedy with ...             Hairspray: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Hit Broadway Musical8 reviews Mark O'Donnell, Thomas Meehan, ... Applause Books, 2003 FANFLIPPIN'TASTIC Hairspray can only be described as a big HUGE bubble of joy that pops off of the stage and into your lap. It is so fun, bright, colorful, and exciting that I can't help but giggle with delight when I think about it. To answer the previous poster's question, this is the complete libretto; that means it has the book (script) and song lyrics. It also includes cute and colorful pictures of the ...             JFK: The Book of the Film (Applause Screenplay Series)10 reviews Oliver Stone, Zachary Sklar Applause Books, 2000 "Even The Shooters Don't Know" "JFK, The Book of the Film "is really an extraordinary achievement.... The screenplay incorporates practically every rumor, fact, factoid, and theory regarding the events of November 22, 1963. Almost every line of dialouge is meticulously footnoted.... The second half of the book is a compendium of op-ed articles both in defense of and attacking (as in the case of Tom Wicker, Alexander Cockburn, ...             Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott2 reviews David Sheward Applause Books, 2008 Yet Another Great Talent Dogged by Inner Demons! David Sheward's book missed the mark with its title. Rather than RAGE AND GLORY, it should have been titled RAGE AND MORE RAGE. No actor was better able to project that emotion than George C. Scott. In a roller-coaster career topped by winning the gold for PATTON, he portrayed a number of fascinating yet repellent characters brimming with rage, avarice and many other unlikeable characteristics. ...             At This Theatre10 reviews Louis Botto, Robert Viagas Applause Books, 2002 I Hereby Most Respectfully Give My Regards to Broadway "At This Theatre" is a delicious appetizer for anyone who is interested in the beginnings of the New York legitimate stage. Louis Botto, who was Senior Editor of "Playbill Magazine" (the official program of Broadway productions) at the time of this book's publishing (1984) gives us a tour of the 34 grand old theatres to be found in New York's theatre district which generally runs from 42nd Street ...             13 by Shanley: Thirteen Plays (Applause American Masters Series)3 reviews John Patrick Shanley Applause Books, 2000 Shanley's stagewriting is as incredible as his screenwriting I found the plays in "13 by Shanley" to be as outrageous, quirky, beautiful, and redeeming as his screenwork. Shanley has the uncanny ability to make you read him twice, because one reading doesn't quite settle with you. I found myself reading a play in this collection, all the while thinking, "that's odd. I'm not too sure I care for that one. Oh, well." Then, I'd wake up the next ...             Excelsior, You Fathead!: The Art and Enigma of Jean Shepherd28 reviews Eugene B. Bergmann Applause Books, 2005 An Excellent Compendium of Shepherd's Life This book does not attempt to be a linear, narrative biography of Shepherd's life, but instead contains voluminous material organized around broad themes that cut across different time periods of his life. This is both a difficulty and a strength. It can make for a somewhat difficult and disjointed reading experience. The text contains extensive quotes from Shepherd's radio broadcasts, which, ...             Talking Funny for Money : An Introduction to the Cartoon/Character/Looping Area of Voice-Overs2 reviews Applause Books, 2003 Very good intro into vo work This book has some great things on the included cd's, I found this more usefull than just reading becouse you can here how it should be done. This book also has a great glossery of industry terms that will help negotiate the terms of the field.             Spring's Awakening12 reviews Frank Wedekind Applause Books, 2000 In light of this play, society hasn't changed much today I assigned this play to my drama class this fall. At first reading, I witnessed my students' eyes light up and watched them get involved in serious introspection and discussion for the first time. They were inspired. One ignorant parent contacted school administration, and the play was officially banned from our school and the classroom. What a shame. 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