SYNOPSIS: A student actor or professional performer will use this drama book again and again for exercises designed to enhance acting skills. It is a “doing” book which challenges the actor with every exercise. Twenty-one chapters: 1. Creative State, 2. Imagination, 3. Observation, 4. Balance and Neutrality, 5. Concentration and Focus, 6. Nonverbal Communication, 7. Voice, 8. Sensory Awareness, 9. Body Awareness, 10. Physical Attention, 11. Unlimited Possibilities, 12. Act and React, 13. Understanding Your Objective, 14. Think Outside the Box, 15. Characterization, 16. Improvisation, 17. Prop Exploration, 18. Retention and Understanding, 19. Research, 20. Auditions and Casting, 21. Performance. A superb theatre text that is both functional and inspirational.