Actioning - and How to Do It

Actioning is one of the most widely used rehearsal techniques for actors. It helps bring clarity to every moment or thought in the text, energizing rehearsals and bringing performances to life. This step-by-step guide draws on concepts from Stanislavsky, using sample scenes from both classic and contemporary plays, and is filled with exercises to demonstrate the technique at work.

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