Master of the Show
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Master of the Show
- Author
- Augustus Pitou
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331825539
- ISBN 13
- 9781331825531
- Item weight
- 379 grams
Over the course of the book, the reader encounters vivid anecdotes about stock companies, the art of casting, and the balance between talent and business. It also traces how acting went from a precarious calling to a respected profession, with notes on institutions, training, and the people who helped define modern theater. The author reflects on famous performers, influential managers, and shifts in audience expectations, offering a grounded perspective on both artistry and industry.
- Insights into what makes a performer truly fit a role, and how experience and self-control shape results.
- Behind-the-scenes views on early 20th‑century theater life, casting decisions, and business pressures.
- Anecdotes about celebrated actors, producers, and the evolution of the actor’s social standing.
- Thoughtful guidance on training, clubs, and the idea of a formal acting school by a seasoned manager.
Ideal for readers of theatre history, memoirs from the stage, and anyone curious about how acting and show business have grown and changed.
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