In this classic acting text, written in dialogue form, Boleslavsky puts his mentor's teaching methods to practical use.

The Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company provides insight into how text - especially Shakespeare's text - gives us clues into its interpretation.

The first volume of Stanislavski's acting trilogy, in which he documents the system of acting developed through his work with the Moscow Art Theatre.

This volume is a lexicon of Stanislavski's teachings. Terms and concepts are defined using Stanislavski's own words, as quoted from his writings. This is convenient reference volume to all of Stanislavski's writing.

The latest edition of this classic text that provides insights into their craft by actors from the ancient Greeks to present day movie stars.

The second volume of Stanislavski's acting trilogy, which discusses how an actors voice, body and senses can be trained to the best advantage.

Uta Hagen's long-awaited sequel to "Respect for Acting," published in 1991.

The third volume of Stanislavski's acting trilogy, which discusses how an actor becomes one with a role, through a thorough examination of three classic plays and their major roles.

Black discusses acting as a collaborative art - one that involves actor, director and audience alike. Based on a series of interviews with performers such as Liv Ullman, Zoe Caldwell, Christopher Reeve, Julie Harris, and Christopher Walken, Black tries to quantify that elusive "magic" quality of live theatre.

Stanislavski's autobiography that preceded his famous acting trilogy.

This companion book to the acclaimed BBC/PBS "Playing Shakespeare" series. Includes the participation of such actors as Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and Ben Kingsley.

Publishers Weekly said it best: "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she teaches, and an explanation of the means to the end. For those unable to avail themselves of her personal tutelage, her book is the best substitute."

Sanford Meisner reveals his techniques, as taught at his Neighborhood Playhouse.

This handbook is the first simplified guide to Stanislavski's teachings and is written by the founder of the American Center for Stanislavski Theatre Art.

Is it blasphemy or is it brilliance? Playwright David Mamet provides a common sense approach to acting that dismisses "Method" acting for a much simpler tactic.