{"product_id":"9781559367974","title":"An Actor's Companion: Tools for the Working Actor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I was totally unprepared for the transformation that Seth's technique created in me. . . . I realized that what I thought I knew about acting up to that point was largely misguided . . . but I now had a great, talented, dedicated teacher who generously wanted to share his tools with everyone. There is muscularity, not to mention wisdom and truth to Seth's techniques. He is a wonderful teacher, and I know that having him as my first guide is one of the luckiest things to have happened to me in my career and life. And when I can't get back to class with him, I am so grateful I have this book to turn to.\"—Anne Hathaway\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is truly unlike anything else I know—these pieces are haikus on specific elements of performance and character building.\"—Philip Himberg, executive director, Sundance Theatre Institute\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of practical acting tips, tools, and exercises, \u003ci\u003eAn Actor's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for both the seasoned professionals and actors-in-training. The tips—all simple, direct, and useful—are easy to understand and even easier to apply, in both rehearsal and in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth Barrish\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, teacher, and the co-artistic director of The Barrow Group in New York City. In his thirty-year career, he has directed the award-winning shows \u003ci\u003eMy Girlfriend's Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e (Lucille Lortel Award for Best Solo Show, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Solo Show), \u003ci\u003eSleepwalk With Me\u003c\/i\u003e (Nightlife Award for Outstanding Comedian in a Major Performance), \u003ci\u003eThe Tricky Part\u003c\/i\u003e (Obie Award, Drama Desk nominations for Best Play and Best Solo Show), \u003ci\u003ePentecost\u003c\/i\u003e (Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), \u003ci\u003eOld Wicked Songs\u003c\/i\u003e (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and Garland Award for Best Direction), and \u003ci\u003eGood\u003c\/i\u003e (Straw Hat Award for Best Direction), among dozens of others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theatre Communications Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132621046000,"sku":"9781559367974","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781559367974_p0.jpg?v=1763755967","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781559367974","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}