Practice Book: Leland Powers School (1916)

The Practice Book: Leland Powers School (1916) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Leland Powers, a renowned American actor and acting teacher. The book provides a detailed overview of the acting techniques and methods taught at the Leland Powers School, which was one of the most prestigious acting schools in the United States during the early 20th century.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of acting, such as voice and speech, movement, characterization, and emotional expression. Each section includes practical exercises and drills that are designed to help aspiring actors hone their skills and develop their craft.Throughout the book, Powers emphasizes the importance of naturalness and authenticity in acting, encouraging students to draw from their own experiences and emotions to create compelling and believable performances. He also stresses the importance of discipline and hard work, urging students to practice regularly and maintain a rigorous training regimen.Overall, the Practice Book: Leland Powers School (1916) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in acting or seeking to improve their performance skills. It provides a wealth of practical advice and exercises that can help actors of all levels to develop their craft and achieve their full potential.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.