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This book, written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, follows an acting class of eight men and eight women for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Throughout these pages Meisner is delight--always empathizing with his students and urging them onward, provoking emotion, laughter, and growing technical mastery from his charges. With an introduction by Sydney Pollack, director of "Out of Africa" and "Tootsie," who worked with Meisner for five years.
"This book should be read by anyone who wants to act or even appreciate what acting involves. Like Meisner's way of teaching, it is the straight goods."--Arthur Miller
"If there is a key to good acting, this one is it, above all others. Actors, young and not so young, will find inspiration and excitement in this book."--Gregory Peck
"This book should be read by anyone who wants to act or even appreciate what acting involves. Like Meisner's way of teaching, it is the straight goods."--Arthur Miller
"If there is a key to good acting, this one is it, above all others. Actors, young and not so young, will find inspiration and excitement in this book."--Gregory Peck
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You will NOT read this book and come away a brilliant actor. Then again, no book can do that for you. You can only learn by doing, either in class or in a performance. With that in mind, this book is packed with incredible insights, some that are basic tips for the beginner, and others that will only be appreciated after years of performing and multiple readings. Sanford Meisner, one of the members of the famed Group Theatre in the 1920's, was one of American theatre's gems, and sitting in on a course of his, through this book, is the only way to capture some of that magic. A "must-have" for any serious actor's library.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Unlike Stanislavsky's "emotional recall," Meisner's approach is much more effective. Having been trained under Mr. Meisner's method, my confidence and emotional accessibility has increased 100%. In short, I've accepted his creed, "to live truthfully under the imaginary circumstances of the theater," as my own.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The man is a total legend. Read this and be inspired. Bought 8 hours of DVD of this guy too and it is THE most amazing thing to watch. Currently studying for an acting degree I found this book invaluable.
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Brilliant apart from the pink t-shirts
This book is written from the perspective of someone who was sat in class whilst Sanford Meisner taught. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sambrina
An acting revelation
This book arrived promptly in the good condition I expected and is one that should be read by ALL those considering the acting profession. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Naomi Worth
Best read for REAL Meisner students
When you're in the training, read this. Otherwise you just won't get it. And as Sandy says, it takes 20 years to become and actor. Some book ain't gonna do it for you. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999
Meisner's technique is not right for everyone.
Of course, no single acting technique can be right for every aspiring performer, but I must say that I personally found Meisner's book to be condescending and ineffective. Read more
Published on 13 July 1999
Brilliant.
Acting is about doing. It's not an intellectual theory without practice and this
book clearly shows the actor that simple and brilliant truth.
Do it.
book clearly shows the actor that simple and brilliant truth.
Do it.
Published on 14 Jun 1997
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