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Seth Barrish has coached me on almost every TV project, film or audition I’ve done since we met ten years ago. Relating to wisdom about acting, there’s no one I hold in higher regard.” Mike Birbiglia, comedian, director, actor
Seth’s approach and understanding is awesome. He makes it very easy to act by telling you not to act and be natural. It can be so simple as having something in your hand, creating business even as you deliver a line to make it seem natural and comfortable. His book is amazingit’s basically the actor’s blueprint.” Jay Pharoah, actor, comedian
In Seth’s class I incessantly watch him develop into a student’s good, yet average performance into a precise and exhilarating one, with just one simple adjustment. I am constantly blown away by how he does this. This book explains it.” Sarita Choudhury, actor
This book is actually unlike anything else I knowthese pieces are haikus on specific elements of performance and character building.” Philip Himberg, Sundance Theatre Institute
An Actor’s Companion is ideal for both seasoned professionals and beginning actors. The tips and exercises are simple and direct, and easy to apply in both rehearsal and performance.
Seth Barrish is an actor, director and co-founder of The Barrow Group, a theater company and acting school, in New York City. All the way through his near forty-year career he has directed the award-winning My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Sleepwalk with Me, The Tricky Part, Pentecost, All the Rage and Old Wicked Songs.