The Actor's Checklist: Creating the Complete Character

by Rosary O'Neill

Class-tested for more than 15 years and based on the Constantin Stanislavki method of acting, this introductory text examines Stanislavki's eight principles, presented in an easily understood checklist format. In addition to Stanislavski, this exciting acting guide includes insights by other famous acting teachers, such as Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Michael Chekov, and Stella Adler. This books provides techniques for use in both classroom and production situations.

191 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 1992

Reviews

[ross motter · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was fine

[Jordan Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

By far not my favorite book on acting, but definitely one of the most straightforward and holistic I’ve ever read.

[Mo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every serious actors and directors need to read this book. Rosary O'Neill gives you insightful hints into analyzing the play you're in, the character you're playing and the playwright you're trying to understand. A MUST HAVE in any theater library you're building.