About the Book:

Irreverent Acting is a craft handbook offering a practical, applicable approach to acting, with very specific techniques used to create the emotional life of the character. The craftual process of "Obligation/Choice/Choice approach" is fully explained in terms of the actor's responsibilities to a piece of material whether it be a monologue, scene, play or film. This book contains 22 of Eric Morris' 27 "choice approaches" and score of other techniques which make it possible for the actor to fulfill all the obligations of written material from a basis or reality.

Subtitled A Bold New Statement on the Craft of Acting and Individual Talent, this book explores the concept of "irreverence" and the actors need to be "irreverent" to the material while exploring the character and other obligations during the rehearsal period. It also defines the two kinds of "irreverence"; Rehearsal irreverence, and performance irreverence. There is a section on "preparations", and the various types of craft preparations. The seven major obligations of material are specifically detailed, and there are numerous examples of "choices". Irreverent Acting is a specific manual on a complete craft system for the actor in search of a dependable process that is clear, and pragmatic.

It answers that nagging question that most actor experience: "Now that I have the script, what do I do?"

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.