To the actor : on the technique of acting

The Actor's Body And Psychology -- Imagination And Incorporation Of Images -- Improvisation And Ensemble -- The Atmosphere And Individual Feelings -- The Psychological Gesture -- Character And Characterization -- Creative Individuality -- Composition Of The Performance -- Different Types Of Performances -- How To Approach The Part -- Concluding Notes -- Examples For Improvisation. Michael Chekhov ; Drawings By Nicolai Remisoff. Originally Published: New York : Harper & Row, C1953. This handbook for professional and amateur actors and directors provides simple and practical methods to train actors to quickly and effectively call up emotion, develop characters, and strengthen awareness.