Author Bonnie Gillespie has done it again! Her wildly popular "Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business" has spawned a series of classes; a podcast; an online course; an app; and a worldwide tour. Actors all over the planet are learning how to control what few things they do control in pursuit of a creative career. Using the SMFA principles; this pocket guide encourages actors to embrace their power as storytellers; to "lurk then lead;" to strengthen the Web of Trust; and to remember the love in this pursuit. So many actors block their own success by focusing on other actors journeys; by dwelling on rejection; by not celebrating what they can do--daily--to rejoice that their creative path is filled with the opportunity to change the world. Look; were not curing cancer in show business; but maybe were bringing relief to someone as theyre going through chemo; through the stories we help tell. "SMFA: The Ninja Within" is filled with short reminders about the mental game youre facing. Flip to a page; get a quick shot of badassery; and then get to work!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Get It. Now. Now!By Kevin L. NenstielLike many people who aspire to be working writers; Ive sunk a lot of money into books intended to make me better at my desired field. Maybe you have; too. If you have; you know there are three things no writing book will ever give you.1. Inspiration2. Discipline3. ConnectionsThis book is no exception. Youll be sorely disappointed if you go in search of any of these golden rings using this book as your guide. If you think this; or any; book will provide any of these things for you; give up now; go get a real job; make room in the field for the chosen and called.You will not be able to read this book and crank out a production-level script cold. But if you dedicate your time to practicing the exercises Catron provides; if you try; try again; if you pursue his advice and keep this book close at hand all the way through the production process; you should do just fine.Catron offers a breakdown of play elements based on Aristotle; he offers an overview of what literary directors are usually looking for; he even offers a tutorial in formatting your script so an otherwise sterling piece doesnt get thrown aside too soon for being improperly constructed. If you have a gift for writing theatre; and a burning desire that causes you to spend enough time in writing every day to develop and maintain your skills; this book will bridge the gap between that and being ready for production.This book wont provide any magic bullets. You have to want to write; and you have to want to work at it. If you really; really want to be a playwright; and youre really; really willing to work at it; get this book before any other. Then buckle down and START WRITING!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect playwriting instructBy Alison HollingseadThis book is exactly what I was looking for! It explains everything I need to know about playwriting. Thank you!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Pam L.Excellent book; full of great ideas and information.