Acting

Robert Emmet Long is uniquely qualified to write on the lives and careers of Broadway's foremost choreographer-directors. His definitive The Films of Merchant Ivory is published by Harry N. Abrams and has gone through two editions. Long is a recognized critic of American and British literature, and a commentator on the performing arts

• Foreword by Kate BurtonIntroduction by Robert Emmet Long1   First Inspirations2   Training, Technique, Preparation3   Auditioning4   Playwright and Director5   Bringing a Role to Life6   Working in an Ensemble7   Staying Fresh8   Role Models9   Theatre vs. Film and Television10 Audiences11 Final IlluminationsCast of ParticipantsIndes of Names and TitlesOn the American Theatre Wing and CUNY TV

"The original content is drawn from more than 30 years of ATW's acclaimed Working in Theatre seminars, and is the first in a series of four books drawn from rich conversations fostered by ATW. Readers will find a variety of reflections—from poignant to practical." -Broadwayworld.com, June 2006