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  Improvisation in Rehearsal

  John Abbott

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  John Abbott, author of The Improvisation Book, explains how theatre directors at every level can use improvisation in the rehearsal room. Foreword by Mark Rylance.
  Packed with useful exercises and improvisation scenarios, and examples from a wide variety of plays, Improvisation in Rehearsal reveals how improvisation enriches and enlivens the creation of characters, back-stories, relationships, shared histories and emotional lives. The book also demonstrates how improvisation can be used as a powerful tool in the foundation of a strong company, and when searching for the hidden depths and dynamics in a scene.
  Building on his own experience as an actor, director and teacher, Abbott writes with clarity and an infectious enthusiasm which will motivate directors to try the techniques for themselves. As Mark Rylance says in his Foreword, this book 'will inspire and delight its readers'.
  'Improvisation can be used as part of the creative process of rehearsing a play. It can be a fabulous tool for exploration and discovery. It can strengthen the actor's commitment to their character. And it can create an environment of confidence and spontaneity.'
  'Essential reading... full of useful exercises and improvisation scenarios... Abbott knows what he's talking about and has a gift for expressing himself in straightforward, clutter-free language' - The Stage

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  Getting Directions - A...

  Russ Hope

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  The theatre rehearsal room is a sacred place. What goes on there is mysterious, alchemical and closely guarded. So how are aspiring theatre directors supposed to learn their craft?
  In Getting Directions, Russ Hope gives us the benefit of unprecedented, fly-on-the-wall access to eight rehearsal rooms. He has shadowed some of the UK's most exciting young directors at each step of the way, on productions as diverse as Shakespeare at the Globe, Greek tragedy at the Gate, Tennessee Williams at the Young Vic, panto at the Lyric Hammersmith, and a touring Dickens dramatisation.
  Describing each of these rehearsal periods from first concept to first night in revealing and often remarkable detail, Hope gets under the skin of the professional director, and reveals the decisions they must make on a daily basis: How best to arrive at a concept and communicate this to a design team? Which games and exercises really help to unlock the text for actors? And what should you do if everything is falling apart during the tech?
  Getting Directions will equip emerging directors with a practical handbook, not bogged down with theories or precepts, that lifts the lid on what it means to be a director. The result is both a portrait and a masterclass from a generation of theatre practitioners, essential reading for anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps, or to understand what directing really entails.
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  - Matthew Dunster, Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
  - Steve Marmion, Dick Whittington and his Cat by Joel Horwood, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Steve Marmion
  - Natalie Abrahami, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
  - Nikolai Foster, Great Expectations by Tanika Gupta after Charles Dickens
  - Carrie Cracknell, Electra by Nick Payne after Sophocles
  - Joe Hill-Gibbins, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
  - OperaUpClose, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte
  - Action Hero, Frontman by Gemma Paintin and James Stenhouse  'An incisive kaleidoscope of rehearsal-room practice which is a useful tool for directors to borrow from and a fascinating insight for the curious.' Dominic Cooke, from his Foreword
  'A useful weapon in the armoury of any aspiring director and of great interest to anyone who would like to know more about what goes on in the rehearsal rooms in the modern theatre' British Theatre Guide

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  War Is A Racket

  General Smedley Darlington Butler

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  War Is a Racket is Marine General Smedley Butler's classic treatise on why wars are conducted, who profits from them, and who pays the price. Few people are as qualified as General Butler to advance the argument encapsulated in his book's sensational title. When War Is a Racket was first published in 1935, Butler was the most decorated American soldier of his time. He had led several successful military operations in the Caribbean and in Central America, as well as in Europe during the First World War. Despite his success and his heroic status, however, Butler came away from these experiences with a deeply troubled view of both the purpose and the results of warfare.

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  True Stories from History and...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "True Stories from History and Biography" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This audiobook presents a collection of fascinating and engaging tales drawn from real-life events and notable figures. Hawthorne's exquisite storytelling brings history to life, transporting listeners to different eras and allowing them to witness pivotal moments and the lives of extraordinary individuals. From ancient civilizations to pivotal historical events, these true stories are filled with drama, adventure, and profound insights into the human condition. With Hawthorne's masterful narrative style, this audiobook offers a compelling journey through the annals of history.

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  Sex Stories - Explicit Erotica...

  Lexi Harlow

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  From BDSM to Lesbian romance to shameless cheaters, this collection of explicit erotic romance short stories has something for everyone! Join us on this steamy adventure as our lovers tangle in sticky situations, find same sex love in woman loves woman fantasies, and get caught in the act in cheaters romance stories that end with a bang! (Pun absolutely intended.) 
  Fans of the Fifty Shades series will find many things to love in the stories featuring BDSM romance as our characters learn and explore the erotic potentials of bondage, sadism, masochism, and other dominance role play situations. Get out your fuzzy handcuffs and let our dom lead you to the climax with all the sexy skill anyone could ask for! 
  This collection has lesbian erotic romance stories that will appeal to fans of Meghan O'Brien and Sarah Waters as beautiful women explore the possibilities of sex and romance without a single man in sight. 
  Those who need a little caught in the act action, or a little spurned lover's vindication, will find exactly what they're looking for in this collection's erotic cheaters stories. 
  This collection features friend, enemies, and perfect strangers all winding up in steamy situations that all lead to the same place: climax, of course! 
  Join this mixed bag of relatable, lovable, detestable and very desirable characters as they explore everything there is to discover between the sheets in these erotic romances. Romance is waiting! Just hit play and let our velvety voiced narrator tell you every dirty little detail! 
  Get this audibook now and let your fantasy loose. 
  Warning: This book contains explicit sex scenes intended for mature audiences. 

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  Abbott and Costello: Abbott's Wife

  Bud Abbott, Lou Costello

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  Lou has invented a new device that's part hairbrush, part ping pong paddle, for balding men who need exercise. Lou discusses his new girlfriend and Abbott tries to persuade Lou to stop chasing girls and get married. Abbott tells the story of how he met his wife...when she saved him from drowning.

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