Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft

You can purchase the revised edition of ‘Fine On Acting: A Vision of the Craft’ directly from us by clicking the link on the image.

You can also read excerpts from the original publication of the book on Backstage: Excerpt 1 , Excerpt 2, Excerpt 3, Excerpt 4.

Fine On Acting: A Vision of the Craft covers the essentials for actors, including:

• Comprehensive technique

• Common mistakes

• Effective rehearsal techniques

• Auditioning

• Tackling nerves

• Emotional availability

• Stage vs. screen acting

Midwest Book Review

'For more than twenty-five years, Howard Fine has won respect within the film industry as an innovative teacher of acting skills ... With the assistance of co-author Chris Freeman, Howard Fine has distilled his insights and innovations as one of Hollywood's most successful acting coaches and teachers in 'Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft.' ... 'Fine On Acting' is an essential manual for anyone aspiring to an acting career from local community theatre to big budget Hollywood extravaganzas, television, Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.'

UTA HAGEN: A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR

You can purchase ‘A Challenge for the Actor’ directly from most online book retailers.

Uta Hagen's A Challenge for the Actor is recommended reading for anyone considering taking classes at the Howard Fine Acting Studio, and students study it alongside Howard Fine's 'Fine on Acting'.

Concepts originating in Hagen's book, such as 'making place' and Hagen's object exercises are studied in depth in many of our classes, making Hagen and her teachings an integral part of the backbone of The Studio. 

PRAISE FOR UTA HAGEN

'Uta Hagen is our greatest living actor; she is, moreover, interested and mystified by the presence of talent and its working; her third gift is her passion to communicate the mysteries of the craft to which she has given her life. There are almost no American actors uninfluenced by her.' - Fritz Weaver

Free ebook - The Actor’s Primer

The Howard Fine Acting Studio Actor’s Primer introduces readers to the unique approach and philosophy behind one of the world’s leading acting studios. This ebook offers a glimpse into the foundational techniques, audition strategies, and insights into actor well-being that shape the studio’s training. Developed by Howard Fine and his accomplished faculty, it reflects the values and expertise that have supported actors across all levels, from beginners to Hollywood professionals.

This resource is for anyone interested in exploring the craft of acting and understanding the methods that set the studio apart.

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