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This classic work on acting is one of the very few that stands beside Stanislavsky as a must-have for all acting students and professionals. Richard Boleslavsky's Acting: The First Six Lessons is a treasure-box of wise observation about the art of acting, all wrapped up in six charming dialogues between a teacher and a student. Generations of actors have been enriched by Boleslavsky's witty and acute picture of the actor's craft. These six "lessons" - miniature dramas about concentration, memory of emotion, distill the challenge facing every actor. For this reissue the text has been entirely reset and the book jacketed in a contemporary design. An essential work on the short shelf of any acting student.

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Six essays on the fundamentals of acting, presented in dialogue form, offer dramatic students an unusual introduction to their art.

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Morning. My room. A knock at the door. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   12 of 16 people found the following review helpful: A Classic. Deceptively Simple; Unutterably Profound, 5 Jul 1997 By A Customer Copyrighted in 1933, "Acting" has proved to be a mainstain for actors and directors alike. However, Boleslavsky's book is not only for performers, but for writers, artists, and all individuals who want to enhance their creativity. It teaches one to think, see, feel, evaluate, and take action. Only 134 pages long, Boleslavsky's book contains a lifetime of knowledge. In addition, written in a dialogue between "I" and "The Creature," it's an easy read.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Accessible and entertaining, 30 Dec 2007 By  Theis Egeberg (Denmark) - See all my reviews    I found it very accessible to the layman, and I picked up a few ideas from it. It doesn't contain ALOT of knowledge - but is presented in a very entertaining way. It is a quick read, but it demands alot from the reader to actually put the ideas into practice. I would not hesitate to give it to people not involved in theatre. Even the most minute interest warrants reading this book.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 2 customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews