The Other Way

by Charles Marowitz

(Applause Books). Marowitz examines every aspect of contemporary theatre practice including auditions, first-readings, the rehearsal process, classical techniques and performance art. He delves beyond sub-text, probing the labyrinth that exists beneath conventional psychology. Marowitz comes up with a tantalizing new brew of ideas with which actors and directors can ply their craft into the new millennium.

Hardcover

First published February 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jef · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is an excellent (justifiably brief) essay on recent theories of acting and directing practice, with marowitz's suggestions and exercises for taking the whole process to the next level. i might have given the book a higher rating, if it wasn't so maddeningly punctuated. there seemed to be more than a few spelling errors, too. in any case, if you are interested in taking a sideways look at the craft of acting or directing, this will be of interest to you.