Acting The First Six Lessons, Richard Boleslavsky
Acting The First Six Lessons, Richard Boleslavsky
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Acting: The First Six Lessons

Author: Richard Boleslavsky

Narrator: Melissa Epp

Unabridged: 2 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/21/2019


Synopsis

Get the definitive edition that has taught generations of actors and actresses.
In his beloved classic, Acting: The First Six Lessons, master acting teacher Richard Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a lively and accessible narrative form. Widely considered a must-have for beginning as well as established actors, Boleslavsky's work has long helped actors better understand the craft of acting and what it takes to grow as an artist.
Richard Boleslavsky's knowledge of the theater was based on an impressive depth and breadth of experience. A member of the Moscow Art Theater and director of its First Studio, he worked in Russia, Germany, and America as an actor, director and teacher. He was a leading Hollywood director in addition to producing plays and musical comedies on Broadway.
The audio edition is skillfully narrated by Melissa Epp.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Huda on March 20, 2015

It was a nice book! :) And smooth .. I think I really benefited from the book as an actress ... sometime .. mmmmmm .. I think that this book made ​​me realize a lot about the art of acting ... استفدت من الكتاب دا كممثة في مرحلة ما .. :) هوه في العموم كتاب شائق وسلس قراءته كانت ممتعه فعلا :)......more

Goodreads review by Paprika on May 11, 2013

I absolutely adored it. It is written beautifully, clearly stating each lesson in dialogue form. It is of great help for actors, directors and public alike, and shows the philosophical view of Boleslavsky's life in the theatre. For me, as an actress, it allowed me to further understand my relationsh......more

Goodreads review by Simon on February 20, 2016

The world of actors! I am always amazed after reading any book on acting how it's so much more than a profession. With all the training and awareness required in order to pretend to be another human being, it's more of a lifestyle. Boleslavsky's chapter on Observation is more reminiscent of meditati......more

Goodreads review by Renee on October 17, 2020

No Wonder It’s a classic An engaging conversational tone keeps this book lively. Hidden within the banter is a good deal of information on the fundamentals of acting. The exercises in the back come from another book and complement perfectly.......more

Goodreads review by Jane on October 23, 2024

One of my mentees at Western CT State University’s MFA program in Creative and Professional Writing suggested I read this book—thank you, Shea! While the acting lessons focused on characterization were insightful, what I found most compelling was the Socratic process. Experiential learning wins the......more