The final volume of Stanislavski's trilogy on the art of acting, describing the preparation that precedes actual performance, and relating the techniques described in earlier volumes to the analysis of specific plays and their roles.
Describes the "inner technique" whereby the actor learns to control his sensations, emotions, purposes, and his creative imagination in order to re-create a character.
Presents a technique for acting developed in cooperation with award-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W.H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher, and includes a section on working as an actor in the real world.