Acting

Bloomsbury presents Acting, written and read by Lucian Msamati. From one of the most celebrated actors of the stage and screen comes this book on the craft of acting. Lucian Msamati draws on his rich experience, particularly in the context of productions at the National Theatre - including: Amadeus Ma Rainey‘s Black Bottom Master Harold and The Boys Death and The King‘s Horseman The Comedy of Errors The Overwhelming - to delve into sets of challenges and possibilities that actors might face. He offers up his tips on getting started in the industry; navigating the various professional relationships and roles inside a rehearsal room; and offers insights into running your own company and generating your own work. Peppered with quoted interviews with other industry professionals and personal anecdotes, which are sure to resonate with any reader, this will be a cherished book on any actor‘s bookshelf.