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• There are many "Monologue" books on the market today. Consequently directors and producers hear the same monologues over and over again. There are also many people with different opinions about whether an actor should write their own monologue or not. If a piece is poorly written it is a detriment rather than an asset to an actor in the audition regardless of its source. Peter DeAnello has put together a plain and simple process for an actor to create a unique monologue that is based in the actor's own life or experience. The emotional background is already there so you can give a more honest and real performance in the audition. I have attended Peter's seminars and read the book. It's a must have!

• I have been doing voice-overs and narration projects for over 20 years. "There's Money Where Your Mouth Is" by Elaine A. Clark gives a wonderful overview of how to begin to "crack" the voice-over marketplace. I recommend it highly!

• As an actor, we deal with rejection and defeat on a daily basis. It is critical that we understand how to turn those "failures" into "success". John C. Maxwell demonstrates some keys to that formula in this book, "Failing Forward".

• One of the most difficult tasks for an actor is to learn to give an emotionally honest performance. In his book, "Listen, Feel, Respond", Paul Neal Rohrer shares the gold that he has used in his workshops for years. Paul is a dedicated and passionate acting coach. The time I've spent in his workshops has been extremely valuable. Great Book!

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