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The Actor's Mindset

by: Craig Archibald

Now an Axiom Award-Winning Book!

The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business uniquely prepares actors to live a full, successful life as a performing artist. While most acting books focus on either the art or the business of entertainment, Archibald looks at the entire picture of what it means to be an actor, focusing on the foundations of both the artist and the entrepreneur to guarantee a complete and fully functioning approach to a career.​

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The Actor's Mindset is divided into three distinct parts: "The Craft," "The Discipline," and "The Business."​ Archibald's unique experience as both an actor and a coach gives him an unparalleled perspective on the current industry landscape. While classic method texts still circulate, and there are actors who have written books that address craft, none have Archibald's depth of knowledge and experience in coaching, nor approach the art from a professional standpoint instead of solely an instructional one.

 

The success of Craig's approach is exemplified by the success of his clients, a roster that includes Constance Wu, John Slattery, and two-time Academy Award Nominee Dan Futterman.

As one progresses through the book, Archibald comes across as equal parts master thespian, age-appropriate mentor, and genuine, affable friend figure.

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There’s an unpretentiousness and lack of heavy-handedness that even some of the greats suffer from in spite of considerable success. Archibald isn’t afraid to lay everything out from A to Z, and it’s this kind of patience and consideration for the reader making you feel like you’re in genuinely good hands.

Garth Thomas, The Hollywood Digest

AB1319 DISCLAIMER:

THE FREE INTRO, PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS, GROUP CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PROMISE OF EMPLOYMENT. THEY ARE NOT JOB INTERVIEWS OR AUDITIONS AND ARE THEREFORE SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

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