Although the materials in this book are organized in such a way as to make them practical for classroom use, they are intended for any reader who is interested in a basic approach to the art of acting; and though the book has been written with the stage actor in mind, the methods described may be used as well by the actor in any other field. The basic approach to acting is the same for the proscenium stage, theatre-in-the-round, motion pictures, television, and radio. The differences lie in the differing technical adjustments required by these various mediums. The approach here presented is...

Did you know that -an actor must believe to make his audience believe?- This is the key concept behind ACTING IS BELIEVING. Authors Charles McGaw and Larry D. Clark have influenced thousands of actors, and this Twelfth Edition has been completely updated by Kenneth Stilson to inspire today's future acting professionals. New exercises keep the content current and relevant. You'll learn the Stanislavski System and how to perfect using it, and benefit from hundreds of other tips that help you become the flawless actor you are meant to be. The final chapter, -Getting the Job, - will help you find...

2014 Reprint of 1955 First Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This teacher-author's method of suggesting exercises and projects for the actor provides a definite and practical procedure of working. His use of examples from fine plays illustrates his convictions, and the quotations from many talented theatre workers reinforce and illuminate in a helpful way his theme. Before publication of this book, the only available exposition of the Stanislavski method was Stanislavski's own-admittedly complex and often diffuse in its...