About the Book:

Freeing the Actor is part of a series of acting books by Eric Morris, which explain and describe his unique system of acting.

In Freeing the Actor, which is totally aimed at the instrument, Eric Morris has implemented a complete approach to eliminating the obstacles, dependencies, traps, and habits that plague and block actors from functioning from an authentic, organic place.

Historically, most acting coaches and teachers have failed to address the instrumental problems that cripple actors. By teaching actors how not to act, Eric leads them to understand that they must experience in reality what the character is experiencing in the material. In order to accomplish that, they must be instrumentally free to connect with and express their authentic emotional realities. Liberating the instrument allows them to access all of the colors of their emotional rainbow.

What people say:

"If you want to be still and full, Eric teaches 'The Stuff' – No one is more zealous in his pursuit of the work than [Eric Morris]." — Jack Nicholson

About the Author:

Eric Morris, one of the most sought-after acting coaches in the US, has been teaching acting for over 50 years. He began his involvement in theatre at Northwestern University, where he graduated with a degree in Dramatic Arts. Also an actor, he has played more than a hundred roles on stage, on television and in films. Eric's techniques are rooted in the Method, yet they distinctly represent his own approach. He lives and teaches in Los Angeles but also travels regularly to other cities to conduct workshops.