Now Act! Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors is a unique collection of personal essays about the craft and business of acting.

Now Act! offers an inclusive “many voices under one roof” approach (jump to Contributors)

Contributor: Bruna Bertossi
Available on Amazon
Contributor: Jayce Bartok

Now Act! Is For You

Now Act! can be used by individuals and acting partners, acting coaches and private teachers, college classes and community education programs.

You have a passion for acting and want to gain insight and inspiration about both the craft and the business.
You’ve studied acting, but are afraid to audition and wish you could get advice from casting directors.
You’ve been auditioning but haven’t been cast yet – you don’t know what to do differently.
You need a better way to learn lines.
You’re an acting teacher or coach who wants to learn new techniques you can share with students or clients.
You’re a writer or director who wants to learn more about actors and acting.

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Why This Book

Like most creatives, actors tend to be lifelong learners who are constantly seeking new insights, tools and techniques. This collection is designed to inspire creativity, while expanding knowledge of the world of acting today.

Much has changed for actors in recent years. There is more opportunity than ever, for a more diverse population than ever before.

Scene from short film Eternal Waltz with contributor, Cindy Marinangel

What's in the Book

Now Act! brings together insights and preparation processes to help you enhance acting chops, learn lines, prepare for auditions, navigate challenging situations, and cultivate a sustainable career.

Topics Include:

Getting Started & Getting Out of Your Box

Understanding a Script

Learning Lines

Creating a Character

Performance Tools & Techniques

Auditioning

Stage vs. Screen

Taking Direction

Creative Collaboration

Healthy Self-Care

Kevin E. West

Read excerpts from Kevin E. West’s contribution: “Processing Direction” here,
posted on The Acting Biz – a valuable resource!

Article in Soy Migrante

Article about Now Act! and contributor Dionicio Virvez in Soy Migrante Magazine

Who's In the Book

Over fifty contributors, including:

Malcolm McDowell (CLOCKWORK ORANGE, TIME AFTER TIME)
Jayce Bartok (SPIDERMAN, When They See Us)
Sarah Rush (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA)
Jack O’Halloran (FAREWELL MY LOVELY, SUPERMAN I & II)
Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, American Rust, THE BIG LEBOWSKI)
Crystal Carson (General Hospital, Jag; acting coach to the stars)
Stanzi Potenza (actress, stand-up comic, Tik-Tok sensation)
Holly Powell (Emmy-winning casting director, former CBS Director of Casting)
Kimmy Robertson (Twin Peaks, HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS)

Contributors

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