How the world's best actors communicate with seriousness – and how you can do it too. The "voice guru of theater stars," as the Daily Mail calls him, shares valuable lessons on stage presence. Acting is an art that requires expertise. Whether you're a superstar or an extra, when you're on stage, you must perform in a way that makes the audience listen to you.

Jeannette Nelson, head of voice at the National Theatre, has thirty years of experience working with top actors such as Al Pacino, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Juliette Binoche, teaching them how to speak clearly and move with confidence.

This edition reveals the secrets professional actors use to own the stage. Starting from clear speech and good posture, and continuing with the art of rhetoric and overcoming stage fright, it proposes a holistic three-stage method to communicate with authenticity and eloquence.

The book includes stories about how famous actors learned to make their voices heard – and how you can achieve it too. The result is a fascinating and highly practical guide to the art of performance. If the world is a stage, this book will turn you into its protagonist.

Pages: 192, Year of Publication: 0805, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm