A handbook covering make-up for the stage, ideal for individual make-up artists, local groups and schools. Illustrated and informative, with step-by-step guidelines and useful lists, hints and tips, this book aims to make the art of make-up accessible to all, whether novice or expert.

A practical book which describes how prop makers can create interesting and unusual stage props out of a variety of materials, such as papier mache, plaster, fibreglass and polystyrene. It is aimed at community, school and college drama societies.

Many women today wonder: what will it take to get that seat at the boardroom table? Earn that coveted promotion? Or simply have their voices heard? Taking the Stage provides a comprehensive, proven approach that enables women to come forward into the spotlight and speak up, stand out, and succeed. Based on a program from the Humphrey Group that has been delivered to over 400,000 women worldwide, Taking the Stage shows women—no matter their age, rank, or profession—how to communicate with courage and confidence in every situation, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations. Judith Humphrey provides the inspiration and practical advice for women to “take the stage” mentally, verbally, vocally, and physically. Women can make the most of every opportunity by understanding how best to: Speak up confidently, even when others don’t agree; Convey their accomplishments without self-doubt; Be assertive but not aggressive; Deliver clear and convincing messages; Move beyond “minimizing” language and apology; Find their own powerful and authentic voice; Achieve confident body language and a leadership presence. By applying these techniques and others to every communication— whether making a presentation, speaking at meetings, conducting an elevator conversation, or selling themselves in job interviews—women will be recognized as the leaders they are and attain positions of influence. For women at all stages of their career, and for managers and executives committed to supporting and guiding women on their leadership journeys, Taking the Stage is the practical, broad-based solution that will allow women to speak up confidently, gain respect, earn the promotions they deserve, and secure their places at the boardroom table.

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Crammed with practical guidance for constructing stage scenery, this volume explores variations in theaters and options for tailoring sets, from building scale models to erecting finished sets.

Have you ever sat through an awful presentation? Was it YOURS? Don Franceschi has created a roadmap for inexperienced, infrequent, or ineffective business presenters with his book, FROM AWFUL TO AWESOME: 9 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS. Join Don as he breaks down those 9 essential tools into three main sections: Presentation Preparation (The often ignored foundational work) Presentation Creation (Where you create the presentation itself) Presentation Elevation (Where you learn how to elevate your presentation effectiveness to an even higher level) Also included is a Bonus section with additional tips, tricks, and techniques to help you on your journey to becoming an AWESOME presenter. Let's save the world-one presentation at a time!"

John Graham shares his stand-up magic routines.

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

How stage directions convey not what a given moment looks like--but how it feels