METHODACTING

Method acting

In the dramatic arts, Method acting is a group of techniques actors use to create in themselves the thoughts and feelings of their characters, so as to develop lifelike performances. Though not all Method actors use the same approach, the "Method" refers to the method of teaching the craft of acting, which was created by Constantin Stanislavski in order to teach concepts of acting to his students. Later, Stanislavski's method of teaching acting was adapted by Lee Strasberg for American actors. Strasberg's method emphasized the practice of connecting to a character by drawing on personal emotions and memories, aided by a set of exercises and practices ...

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Method acting
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

method acting

Noun

  1. A acting technique in which the actor fully immerses themselves into the character they are playing.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: method acting
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!