Nancy Bishop Livres

'If you're working with Nancy Bishop you know you're in good, accomplished hands, whether you're a director or an actor.' – Neil Burger, Director of The Illusionist Auditioning for Film and Television is a must-have book and video guide for actors, written from the perspective of a Casting Director and offering practical advice on audition technique, scene analysis, online casting and social media. Auditioning for Film and Television is a practical workbook written from a casting director's point of view that teaches actors the craft of film auditioning in front of the camera. It shows actors how to use today's internet technologies to advance their careers and features success strategies and actual exercises to achieve results in the casting studio. A new edition of the popular Secrets from the Casting Couch, and now including video, Auditioning for Film and Television includes commentary, analysis and questions in workbook form for scenes from many celebrated films; exercises for actors to practise in front of a camera; and advice on career advancement and marketing in the age of social media.

Why is it that so many good actors don't perform well at castings? Secrets from the Casting Couch gives practical advice for actors, written from a casting director's point of view, teaching the craft of film casting in front of camera. It shows how actors can work with today's internet technologies to get cast and features advice and actual exercises that achieve results in the casting studio. Emmy-award nominated casting director Nancy Bishop C.SA., has developed a successful approach through many years experience of working in the casting studio. The author also runs internationally recognized master classes throughout Europe and the USA and is the head of the Prague Film School Acting Department.

Focusing on the history of the Bishop family, this volume chronicles their journey from Oberhausen, Germany, to America in 1747. It details their settlement in Pennsylvania and subsequent migration through Maryland to southwestern Virginia. Highlighting Hans Johannes Bischoff, who settled in Floyd County, Virginia, at age 18, the book explores his life and the extensive lineage that followed, providing a comprehensive account of the family's heritage and contributions over generations.

The book presents a detailed compilation of the descendants of Jacob Bishop and Katherine Elkins, tracing their lineage back to Hans Johannes Bischoff and Margaretha Overmeyer. It highlights the family's historical presence in Floyd and Montgomery Counties, Virginia, showcasing their roots and connections to the area. The inclusion of photographs adds a visual element, enriching the narrative of this family's heritage.

Focusing on Henry Bishop Sr. and his wife, Fanny Simpkins Bishop, this volume explores their lineage and descendants, primarily in Floyd County, Virginia. It draws heavily from Joyce Buckert's well-regarded research, incorporating her insights and updates with permission. This work serves as a valuable supplement for anyone studying the Bishop family, encouraging readers to reference Buckert's original publication for comprehensive research. The narrative highlights the family's enduring presence in their Virginia community.