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, Beyoncé 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.
*This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of scripts, emotional diary examples, and the Practical Application section from the book
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"Ivana Chubbuck is the premier acting coach of the twenty-first century.... Ivana’s innovative methods of teaching both complement and rival those methods of the great teachers of the past.... Under Ivana’s tutelage, the course of my career and depth of my work have changed dramatically."
— Halle Berry
This is my bible. I don’t leave home without it.
— Eva MendesIvana taught me how to take my emotions and take everything that has happened in my life, and use it to make me an effective actor.
— Charlize TheronJudd Apatow introduced me to Ivana [for the movie Funny People] and I’ve worked with her on every role since.
— Aubrey PlazaIvana’s gifts as a teacher help me do this. She has deepened me not just as an artist but also as a person.
— Judith LightIvana has taught me that a character's intentions are best revealed within behavior, that behavior can contain the layers and richness of their pain. desperation. and need. Because, words can lie, behavior tells the truth.
— Travis FimmelIvana has given me a practical set of tools, not only to troubleshoot problematic scenes, but to help my actors prepare for their roles.
— David Ayer, director of Training Day and Suicide Squad"The Chubbuck Technique taught me that acting isn't just about what I feel, but about channeling the energy of those feelings to drive me forward actively and effectively on the path to achieving my character's OBJECTIVES in a way that is both impactful and empowering.
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