The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated: The Chubbuck Technique--The 12-Step Acting Method for Creating Dynamic Characters - Paperback
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by Ivana Chubbuck (Author)
In this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting careers in Hollywood
Let the instructor who taught Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Jim Carrey, Aubrey Plaza, Travis Fimmel, Gal Gadot, Beyonc? Knowles, Judith Light, Sylvester Stallone, Eva Mendes, Morris Chestnut, Shia LaBeouf, and Jake Gyllenhaal guide you to dynamic and effective results. With new stories from notable stars she's worked with since the first edition of The Power of the Actor and fresh exercises she's incorporated to upgrade her time-tested 12 step program, this revised edition, is a must-have for anyone looking to hone their craft.
The Chubbuck Technique, takes the theories of acting masters such as Stanislavski, Strasberg, and Hagen to the next level by utilizing inner pain and emotions, not as an end in itself, but as a way to empower and fuel one's ability to overcome and win and therefore drive a unique and powerful performance. The Power of the Actor is filled with fascinating and inspiring behind-the-scenes accounts of how actors, writers, and directors have mastered their craft and accomplished success in such a difficult and competitive field.
Author Biography
Ivana Chubbuck created the widely adopted Chubbuck Technique, an acting method taught in universities and in officially accredited Chubbuck Technique studios all over the world. Ivana's students have gone on to win major awards Including Oscars, Emmys and Tonys. The Power of the Actor has been translated into over 20 different languages. Through her technique, Ivana's mission is to facilitate Empowerment Through the Arts. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her daughter, Claire Chubbuck, an award winning and talented filmmaker and Chubbuck Teacher, is the legacy for furthering Ivana's mission.
