About this Book

This work is about the professional lives of eight American actresses working in theatre and film. Each of the interviews is presented as a narrative in which the subject reveals what brought her to acting, what draws her to a particular role, her method of preparation and other elements of acting technique, and her experiences with different directors. The actresses include: Joanne Woodward; Sarah Jessica Parker; Gwen Verdon; Mary Alice; Judith Ivey; Cherry Jones; Mary McDonnell; and Donna Murphy.