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Book SynopsisBeginning with his early experiences and his discovery of the actor's central problem--achieving consistency, of inspiration--Strasbery analyzes the work of Constantin Stanislavsky, showing how he and others added to that work to develop the acting system known as the Method.
Trade Review“The definitive source book on acting.”—
Los Angeles Times “A must for young actors—for old ones, too, for that matter.”—
Paul Newman “An exploration of the creative process that will reward all who are interested in the nature of inspiration.”—
Library Journal “An important cultural document.”—
BooklistTable of ContentsPreface
Introduction
The Beginning of My Voyage: The Search and the Discovery
Stanislavsky and the Search for His System
The American Laboratory Theatre
The Voyage Continues: I. Discoveries at the Group Theatre
The Voyage Continues: II. The Actors Studio and My Classes
The Fruits of the Voyage: Procedures for the Actor's Training
The Method and Nonrealistic Styles: Artaud, Grotowski, and Brecht
In Conclusion
