Summary:
The book is a resource for actors, providing a comprehensive list of action verbs to help them refine their performances by choosing specific intentions for their lines. It serves as a practical tool to enhance clarity and depth in acting by offering alternatives to play each moment on stage or screen.
Key points:
1. Actioning: Assigning specific actions to script lines to understand character motivations, enhancing performance believability.
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