The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated

In this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting careers in Hollywood Let the instructor who taught Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Jim Carrey, Aubrey Plaza, Travis Fimmel, Gal Gadot, Beyoncé Knowles, Judith Light, Sylvester Stallone, Eva Mendes, and Jake Gyllenhaal guide you to dynamic and effective results. With new stories from major stars she’s worked with since the first edition of The Power of the Actor and fresh exercises she’s incorporated to upgrade her time-tested program, this revised edition, is a must-have for anyone looking to hone their craft. ;;;;The Chubbuck Technique, a curriculum Ivana has spent years developing, takes the theories of acting masters such as Stanislavski, Strasberg, and Hagen to the next level by utilizing inner pain and emotions, not as an end in itself, but as a way to fuel one’s ability to overcome and win  and therefore drive a unique and powerful performance. ;;;;In addition to the powerful twelve-step process, the book provides guidance on how to access your most motivating and constructive emotions and takes well-known scripts, both classic and contemporary, and demonstrates how to precisely apply Chubbuck’s script-analysis process. The Power of the Actor is filled with fascinating and inspiring behind-the-scenes accounts of how noted actors have mastered their craft and accomplished success in such a difficult and competitive field.

Auteur
Ivana Chubbuck created the widely adopted Chubbuck Technique, an acting method taught in universities and in officially accredited Chubbuck Technique studios all over the world. Ivana’s students have gone on to win major awards Including Oscars, Emmys and Tonys. The Power of the Actor has been translated into over 20 different languages. Through her technique, Ivana’s mission is to facilitate Empowerment Through the Arts. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her daughter, Claire Chubbuck, an award winning and talented filmmaker and Chubbuck Teacher, is the legacy for furthering Ivana’s mission.