The great acting teachers and their methods /
by Richard Brestoff ; illustrations by Deborah Stevenson.
- 1st ed.
- Lyme, NH : Smith and Kraus, 1995-2010.
- xiv, 208 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
- A career development book. .
- Career development book. .
Filmography: p. 202. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Acting may be hazardous to your health! -- The Russian Revolution -- Smashing the fourth wall -- The American Revolution -- Lee Strasberg -- Stella Adler -- Sanford Meisner -- Viola Spolin and the theater of games -- Bertold Brecht and the theater of politics -- Jerzy Grotowski and the holy actor -- Tadashi Suzuki and the theater of grandeur -- Training school profiles. Vol. 1. The French connection. Without one lie ; The mask and the empty space ; The sword and the teacup -- American realists. All people are alike in the belly ; Human beings in action ; Practical aesthetics -- Outside the box. Viewpoints ; Shooting an arrow into the dark. Vol. 2.