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Ana has written four books on acting.
Click on the book covers to learn more about each book.

Actors' Workshop (1997)

When Ana returned to the Philippines in 1995, pre-Google, she found a lack of acting books for actors. Ana decided to write her first book, Actors' Workshop, A Manual on Acting, in 1997 which was made possible through a grant from the William and Eva Fox Foundation. The foundation’s purpose was “to aid young artists in preparing for their future working the theatrical field,” and the invitation came through the Juilliard School of New York, artistic director of the drama division, Michael Kahn. Much appreciation to the actors: Andrew Cruz, Jon Cuyson, Bong Embile, Jay Espaῆo, Golda Inquito, Joey Paras, Saki Ramos, Anna Santiago and illustrator William Gaudinez. The first purpose of the book was to be a resource for actors and teachers of acting. It was later edited, and distributed by Anvil, through National Bookstore.

Workshop: A Manual on Acting (2002 & 2005 editions)

Workshop: A Manual on Acting is a compilation of theater games and exercises designed for Filipino actors.

Evolutionary Theater (2009)

Evolutionary Theater is a book of exercises and techniques to help actors, teachers, and directors get started and dive deeper into the process. It's called Evolutionary Theater because the process evolves and gets better. It's not about being the best actor, or getting to an end result. It is more a continuous process of exploration.

Theater for Wellness (2014)

"Theater for Wellness: Creative Techniques to be Well and Whole explores creative techniques for energies to overflow in varied forms and expressions, in an atmosphere that enhances learning, imagining, and dreaming. The values of self-discipline and teamwork are important for participants to grow and excel. Crafted to address different age levels, there is space for balance between ability and challenge. Ana Valdes-Lim, an educator at heart, makes theater a life experience, fun and transformative. Enjoy going toward wellness and wholeness as you prepare your own surprise-filled productions in simple yet profound ways.”

– Sr. Anna Carmela Pesongco, R.A., Ed.D., President, Assumption College

Theater for Wellness: Gibberish

Gibberish Warm Up from the book Theater for Wellness

Actors: Miel Abong, Wylette Datu, Anthony Falcon, JV Katipunan, Gilbert Onida, Gabby Padilla, JT Sunga, Karen Toyoshima, and Randy Villarama

Copyright (c) 2014 Ana Valdes-Lim and Anvil Publishing, Inc.