Respect for Acting

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Summary: A thorough, authoritative book on acting.
Review: When I first read Respect for Acting, I was amazed at the authority with which Ms. Hagen wrote her book. The more I read, though, the more I began to understand this authority. Incorporating basic acting concepts, individual "object exercises," and methods for working on a character in a play, Respect for Acting deserves the praise it has received for being one of the "best books of its kind on the market." I particularly enjoyed the specificity of the writing, and the means by which Ms. Hagen explained every statement she made. A brilliant piece of work.