How I Learnt to Act

on the way to NOT going to drama school

Francis Greenslade

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Currency Press Pty Ltd
15 November 2019

Theatre: individual actors & directors

Francis Greenslade has been an actor for thirty years. Here he tells the story of how as an enthusiastic but formally untrained actor he learnt to manage the demands of text and character and emotional connection with the character. Along with how to stand on your mark, and read a call sheet, and deal with directors. Half acting manual, half entertaining tale of the world of professional acting in Australia, this is a book for all actors, whether amateur or professional, novice or veteran, and indeed anyone who has ever wondered what it is that actors actually do.

'One of Australia's finest comic actors has generously given us two books for the price of one: a disarmingly frank account of a thespian life and a compendium of practical advice for actors of any age. Sagacity, insight and perceptiveness illuminate every page.' Max Gillies

'I laughed a lot, and I learned even more and I implore anyone interested in a career in acting – not sure why you would be – to please read this book. Do not embark without it. It is wonderful.' Colette Mann

'Creative, meticulous and generous in the execution of his craft, Francis' book is a worthwhile and much anticipated read.' Lisa McCune

'Francis Greenslade's book is an insightful, entertaining and at times painfully honest account about a life in performing arts. His advice is priceless because it's born of lived experience.' William McInnes

By: Francis Greenslade
Imprint: Currency Press Pty Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781760622770
ISBN 10: 176062277X
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for How I Learnt to Act: on the way to NOT going to drama school

"""One of Australias finest comic actors has generously given us two books for the price of one: a disarmingly frank account of a thespian life and a compendium of practical advice for actors of any age. Sagacity, insight and perceptiveness illuminate every page."" -- Max Gillies ""I laughed a lot, and I learned even more and I implore anyone interested in a career in acting -- not sure why you would be to please read this book. Do not embark without it. It is wonderful."" -- Colette Mann ""Creative, meticulous and generous in the execution of his craft, Francis book is a worthwhile and much anticipated read."" -- Lisa McCune ""Francis Greenslades book is an insightful, entertaining and at times painfully honest account about a life in performing arts. His advice is priceless because its born of lived experience."" -- William McInnes"