The Actor in You: Twelve Simple Steps to Understanding the Art of Acting by Robert  Benedetti
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The Actor in You
Twelve Simple Steps to Understanding the Art of Acting
Seventh Edition
Since the first edition of The Actor in You was published a quarter-century ago, thousands of students have benefited from Robert Benedetti’s decades of experience educating some of the United States’ finest actors. In this Seventh Edition, Benedetti expresses the fundamental elements of acting in simple language, leading readers through understanding their own bodies and voices, acting technique, and the basics of rehearsals and staging shows. Each step includes exercises to aid students in self-discovery and self-development as they grow from novices into practiced actors.
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"I've found The Actor in You to be the perfect companion for my acting courses. It's accessible to all skill levels, offers exercises that help reinforce learning at every level, and is a handy and comprehensive source on the fundamental elements of the craft." —Robert Tietze, Wilmington University
Table of Contents
Foreword (by Ted Danson)

Part I: PREPARING YOURSELF
1. Understanding the Actor's Job
2. Relaxing and Centering
3. Your Voice and Speech
4. Working Together

Part II: ACTION AND CHARACTER
5. Exploring the Text
6. How Scenes (and Plays) Work
7. The Shape of a Scene
8. Objectives and Actions
9. The Foundations of Character
10. Personalization

Part III: THE PERFORMANCE AND AFTER
11. Early Rehearsals
12. Staging and Final Rehearsals

Appendix A: The Tradition of the Actor
Appendix B: Scene and Play Sources
Appendix C: Short Practice Selections from Shakespeare
Glossary of Theater Terminology