The Book-Of-The-Semester Project 2007 - 2008

1. Where did Poitier find his “internal measure of an artist” (144)?

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2.Which actors were his mentors?

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3.  What is the distinction that Poitier makes between “accidents” and “cause and effect” (144) in acting?

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4.  What is Poitier’s definition of “effective acting” (147)?  In live theater, how does the actor’s communication with the audience enhance this quality?

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5.  On the opening night of what play did Sidney Poitier say to himself, “I am an actor” (149)?  When was this?

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