All in the Eyes

As an actor, what is the optimal way to engage your audience? Don't act! When you're interpreting a scene, be it on stage or camera, the words you say are secondary. It's the mood, the feel, the underlying emotion that will truly connect you with your audience. And that's all conveyed in the eyes. In this fascinating book, Peter Wooldridge draws on decades of experience as a casting director and acting coach to some of Wales's most successful actors, blending personal stories and observations with often-overlooked but essential techniques. All in the Eyes will equip you with the skills you need to involve your audience in your performance, to invite them to live it with you and through you. But what really makes this book remarkable is the wealth of complementary short scenes for you to interpret and practise, honing those skills with every take. Without intrigue - the invisible thread between actor and audience - there is no drama. So let your audience sense your meaning from what you don't say. Remember, they will want what they don't expect, so let them do the acting. There is no right or wrong, only good and bad acting. With All in the Eyes in your toolkit, you can gain the confidence to land on the side of good, every time.