Theater Games for the Lone Actor

I love the original book and I thought perhaps this would click in a very similar manner. It's still an excellent book, yet it does lack when compared to the original. It's a small book, easy to carry with you. The exercises are fun. They try, for the most part, to gear themselves to the lone actor, and in that it does a decent job. Just something missing for me, something I can't put my finger exactly upon.

It is a great book. Many years ago I had the opportunity to learn Mrs Spolin's technique when I was living in Houston, Tx. Ihad the honor of working with Mr. Bob Moyer and I loved it, now that I am back in my country (México) I am going to start teaching acting with Mrs. Spolin's technique. Great Books all of them.René

It's Viola Spolin.

Great book for the actor who does not have someone a home to help with line memorization. Great exercises contained inside. It arrived on time and as described.

This is a great book for improvisers, and a GREAT tool for coaches. I use many excercises from this book in my classes at [...].

I purchased this book for my son as a Christmas gift and he was very pleased to receive it. Thank You 1

Great for those alone days.

I am a former student of Viola Spolin. I was around when Viola was working on this book. She knew her work was needed in group situations, but she also knew the needs of actors who have to work "in one". Either in front of a camera or an audtion situation. She knew the problems of fear, urgency and over thinking were the actor's nemesis.These games and suggestions help an actor become 'present' to his/her own work and therefore fully involved in the reading, audtion or solo performance.Not only that, it is a great method to enrich your everyday life. The same games and suggestions are great ways to bring yourself more fully to your relations with others.The Sills, Paul and Carol have done a great job of editing this book. It's really easy to read.I especially like the poems included in the book. "Crystal Ball" is my favorite of Spolin's poems celebrating the mystery of present time.Her whole theory of play and present time is a great way to live life.

This book tells the story of how a lone actor can be in touch with their environment. It is an exercise in mindfulness for actors, public speakers, and anyone who has even a passing interest why good actors own the space.