Acting Teachers of America provides access to fifty of the most influential acting teachers in the United States. Through Ronald Rand's probing interviews, leading coaches and educators reveal their beliefs, passions, and wisdom, as well as their approaches to teaching the craft. Some of these luminaries include:
o Michael Howard o Lloyd Richards o Olympia Dukakis o Larry Moss o Anne Bogart o Zelda Fichandler o William Esper o Terry Schreiber o Anne Jackson o André De Shields o Michael Kahn o Marian Seldes o Maggie Flanagan
This book offers a rare glimpse into the world of actor training in the United States. Additional interviews with well-known former students (such as Edward Norton, Billy Crudup, Patti LuPone, Steve Buscemi, and Doris Roberts) and unforgettable photographs make this book a must-read for everyone interested in training for a life in theater, film, or television, and for anyone who loves the performing arts.
Ronald Rand is an internationally acclaimed actor, playwright, and teacher. He is the publisher of The Soul of the American Actor, an art theatre newspaper in New York City.
Luigi Scorcia is a world-renowned photographer. He also lives in New York City.