The art of acting...the first six lessons

Stanislavsky''s remarkable contribution to the analysis of the art of acting is intertwined with his biography in the book "My Artistic Life". As for all the rest, it is, in general, an attempt to create a philosophy of acting rather than to analyze the elements of the art of acting or to establish literal rules for the actor. Is it necessary for an actor to have gone through an emotional experience to be able to portray it? Can he portray it better if he actually renews the feeling of it every time he performs it, and does this entail that the acting becomes far removed from life or as close to it as possible? These are the problems that these philosophical actors are working to solve. Their writings, including examples drawn from their fine experiences, were able to shed great light on this field. It explained the basic rules of the art of acting to many artists. But it does not help the actor learn the elements of his craft.That is why we find that these studies, "The First Six Lessons in Acting," which Boleslavsky wrote in the form of dialogue, are considered unique in this field. Although they are written in a fun style, they aim to help the budding actor make his way, as every word in them focuses on Its subject is taken seriously and carefully calculated.