Download or read book The Art of the Actor written by Jean Benedetti and published by Methuen Drama. This book was released on 2005 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Art of the Actor is designed as a working manual for students at all levels. It traces the evolution in the theories of the actor's art from classical times to the present day, highlighting the persistence of certain key ideas over a period of 2500 years." "With extensive extracts from the writings of all the principal theorists and practitioners, from Aristotle through to Grotowski, Professor Benedetti provides a lucid commentary and comprehensive survey that will take its place as an indispensable sourcebook and guide to the art of the actor."--BOOK JACKET.