Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Respect for Acting
Book Review: Uta Hagen is a better actress than a writer; however...
Summary: 2 Stars
...fortunately for anyone who might want the benefit of some of the late Ms. Hagen's acting advice, her writing improved enormously and her second book 'A Challenge For The Actor' (published in 1991) shows her capacity to grow as a scribe as well as a thespian. I would recommend that an aspiring acting student, especially one who is early in his or her career purchase 'A Challenge For The Actor' instead of 'Respect For Acting' as is 'A Challenge For The Actor' far less muddled and obtuse than 'Respect For Acting'Book Review: Uta Hagen, the teacher
Summary: 4 Stars
Few acting teachers have the power to communicate to their pupils the process they go through when creating a character or exploring a script. Uta Hagen is one of them. She also manages to write about it in a way that takes the actors step by step into the development of the character and its layers. Great book.Book Review: Very Dry
Summary: 1 Stars
I had to read this for acting class. Author has a stuck-up, snooty know it all tone. Paragraphs are very long & wordy, not friendly to the reader at all. While this book has good information, the presentation of the material is downright awful. Aside from the good techniques presented, I would say that it is a very difficult read, quite possibly the worst book ever written. Follow-up should be "The Guide to being a feminist snob."Book Review: Waited too long!!
Summary: 1 Stars
The book took longer than the specified time to arrive. I requested information about shipping a few weeks after ordering but never received a reply. Eventually the book arrived wrapped in plain copy paper and tape almost a month after ordering. Another vendor may be the best choice!Book Review: Well Written
Summary: 4 Stars
Found this book to be very well written, easy to understand, and very helpful in giving me perspective on this wonderful profession.