The Actors Mindset, Craig Archibald
The Actors Mindset, Craig Archibald
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The Actor's Mindset
Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business

Author: Craig Archibald, Constance Wu

Narrator: Craig Archibald, Constance Wu

Unabridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/26/2023

Synopsis

The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business uniquely prepares actors to live full, successful lives as performing artists. While most acting books focus on either the art or the business of entertainment, Archibald looks at the entire picture of what it means to be an actor, focusing on the foundations of both the artist and the entrepreneur to guarantee a complete and fully functioning approach to a career.

The Actor's Mindset is divided into three distinct parts: "The Craft," "The Discipline," and "The Business."

Archibald's unique experience as both an actor and a coach gives him an unparalleled perspective on the current industry landscape. While classic method texts still circulate, and there are actors who have written books that address craft, none have Archibald's depth of knowledge and experience in coaching, nor approach the art from a professional standpoint instead of solely an instructional one. The success of Craig's approach is exemplified by the success of his clients, a roster that includes Constance Wu, John Slattery, and two-time Academy Award nominee Dan Futterman.

About Craig Archibald

Craig Archibald's studio has honed the talents of some of today's brightest stars, whom he guides to wins and nominations at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Oscars, and Emmys. Over the course of his decades as a coach, he has worked with more than seven hundred actors in Los Angeles and Manhattan and is often working with a rotation of two hundred distinct clients at any given time. Archibald is an actor himself and appeared as Christopher Isherwood in the Academy Award-winning film Capote. He is also a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexander on April 03, 2022

Craig Archibald’s new book is The Actor’s Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business. Mr. Archibald, a notable acting coach who has served as a gifted mentor for some of the industry’s most noteworthy stars, writes with a kind of candor and professionalism that calls to mind an earlier tim......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on June 03, 2022

I've been actor in this industry for a number of years now. And very rarely have I found an acting book that I truly connect with, until I read Craig Archibald’s “The Actor's Mindset.” I wish I had this book when I first started in my career. Whether you are beginning your career as an actor or are......more

Goodreads review by Tyson on June 30, 2022

I've been a working actor for over two decades and I've taken classes with a lot of coaches, but I've never met someone so willing to go to bat for his clients as Craig Archibald. He gently demands the best of you, illuminates your acting blindspots, and insists he is part of your team, not a guru.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on July 04, 2022

A must read for any serious and dedicated actor!! I have been in the business for three decades now and have studied & trained with so many teachers over the years. I’ve been fortunate enough to study with and be coached by Craig Archibald in Los Angeles, and can unequivocally say that he is one of t......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on January 19, 2024

Practical Honesty. If you're a seasoned actor, or new to the industry, get this book. The immediate understanding and connection, coupled with smart applications and 'been there done that' hindsight is both validating and invigorating. I can't recommend it enough. The audio version is lovely, read in......more

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