Book of Sides
Original, One-Page Scenes for Actors and Directors
By Dave Kost | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Looking for fresh, original scenes for your fast-paced acting or directing class? Tired of the same old material everyone recognizes? Want the flexibility to play any character in any scene?
Book of Sides: Original, Short Scenes for Actors and Directors offers scenes that are considerably shorter than those in similar books but still feature the structure of typical scenes with arcs, clear playable objectives, and stakes for both actors. Here you will find scenes that are:
- One-page in length and specially designed for new, high-intensity exercises that help students develop quickly
- Printed in an easily readable, film-script format that provides plenty of room for annotations
- Completely original, allowing you to produce and distribute reinterpretations without worrying about copyright restrictions
- Universally castable, with roles that can be assigned to actors regardless of gender, appearance, skill level, or race
- Simple and conducive to performing in the classroom without props, costumes, or sets
- Perfect for audition workshops and crowded directing or acting classes where everyone wants an opportunity to perform
- Written in accessible, contemporary language that keeps student actors engaged
Don’t miss out! In Book of Sides, Dave Kost brings two decades of teaching experience to the table to deliver the ideal set of scenes for busy classroom settings, auditions, and general training.
Editions of Book of Sides
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317692768
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317692775
Read an Excerpt
Looking for fresh, original scenes for your fast-paced acting or directing class? Tired of the same old material everyone recognizes? Want the flexibility to play any character in any scene?
Book of Sides: Original, Short Scenes for Actors and Directors offers scenes that are considerably shorter than those in similar books but still feature the structure of typical scenes with arcs, clear playable objectives, and stakes for both actors. Here you will find scenes that are:
- One-page in length and specially designed for new, high-intensity exercises that help students develop quickly
- Printed in an easily readable, film-script format that provides plenty of room for annotations
- Completely original, allowing you to produce and distribute reinterpretations without worrying about copyright restrictions
- Universally castable, with roles that can be assigned to actors regardless of gender, appearance, skill level, or race
- Simple and conducive to performing in the classroom without props, costumes, or sets
- Perfect for audition workshops and crowded directing or acting classes where everyone wants an opportunity to perform
- Written in accessible, contemporary language that keeps student actors engaged
Don’t miss out! In Book of Sides, Dave Kost brings two decades of teaching experience to the table to deliver the ideal set of scenes for busy classroom settings, auditions, and general training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Book of Sides about?
Looking for fresh, original scenes for your fast-paced acting or directing class? Tired of the same old material everyone recognizes? Want the flexibility to play any character in any scene?
Book of Sides: Original, Short Scenes for Actors and Directors offers scenes that are considerably shorter than those in similar books but still feature the structure of typical scenes with arcs, clear playable objectives, and stakes for both actors. Here you will find scenes that are:
- One-page in length and specially designed for new, high-intensity exercises that help students develop quickly
- Printed in an easily readable, film-script format that provides plenty of room for annotations
- Completely original, allowing you to produce and distribute reinterpretations without worrying about copyright restrictions
- Universally castable, with roles that can be assigned to actors regardless of gender, appearance, skill level, or race
- Simple and conducive to performing in the classroom without props, costumes, or sets
- Perfect for audition workshops and crowded directing or acting classes where everyone wants an opportunity to perform
- Written in accessible, contemporary language that keeps student actors engaged
Don’t miss out! In Book of Sides, Dave Kost brings two decades of teaching experience to the table to deliver the ideal set of scenes for busy classroom settings, auditions, and general training.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Book of Sides?
The Arts > Performing arts > Films, cinema
Where can I read a sample of Book of Sides?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317692768
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Book of Sides?
Dave Kost
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Book of Sides is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317692768) and pdf(ISBN 9781317692775)