<div><p>"I was totally unprepared for the transformation that Seth's technique created in me. . . . I realized that what I thought I knew about acting up to that point was largely misguided . . . but I now had a great, talented, dedicated teacher who generously wanted to share his tools with everyone. There is muscularity, not to mention wisdom and truth to Seth's techniques. He is a wonderful teacher, and I know that having him as my first guide is one of the luckiest things to have happened to me in my career and life. And when I can't get back to class with him, I am so grateful I have this book to turn to."—Anne Hathaway</P><p>"This book is truly unlike anything else I know—these pieces are haikus on specific elements of performance and character building."—Philip Himberg, executive director, Sundance Theatre Institute</P><p>A collection of practical acting tips, tools, and exercises, <i>An Actor's Companion</i> is ideal for both the seasoned professionals and actors-in-training. The tips—all simple, direct, and useful—are easy to understand and even easier to apply, in both rehearsal and in performance.</P><p><b>Seth Barrish</b> is an actor, teacher, and the co-artistic director of The Barrow Group in New York City. In his thirty-year career, he has directed the award-winning shows <i>My Girlfriend's Boyfriend</i> (Lucille Lortel Award for Best Solo Show, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Solo Show), <i>Sleepwalk With Me</i> (Nightlife Award for Outstanding Comedian in a Major Performance), <i>The Tricky Part</i> (Obie Award, Drama Desk nominations for Best Play and Best Solo Show), <i>Pentecost</i> (Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), <i>Old Wicked Songs</i> (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and Garland Award for Best Direction), and <i>Good</i> (Straw Hat Award for Best Direction), among dozens of others.<br></div>