Based on the Constantin Stanislavki method of acting, THE ACTOR'S CHECKLIST examines Stanislavki's eight principles in an easily understood checklist format. This exciting acting guide also includes insights from other famous acting teachers, including Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Michael Chekov, and Stella Adler. Providing techniques for use in both classroom and production situations, this edition features new chapters on time, place, and history, as well as a new appendix that covers movement and vocal warmups.

Introduction. PART I. 1. Objective. 2. Action. 3. Obstacles. 4. Inner Images. 5. The Score. PART II. 6. Character. 7. The Place. 8. Time. 9. Given Circumstances. 10. History. 11. Auditions. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F. Appendix G.