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Breaking It Down to Build It Back Up

Even before I began my studies I had heard stories of The Method’s need to “break an actor down in order to build him/her back up”. This sounded very unappealing and vaguely “cultish”. It actually almost took me in another direction, but after hearing that the other great teachers had similar reputations, I decided to stay with my first choice, Lee Strasberg. I’m eternally grateful that I did, for as with so many other aspects of Lee’s training, there is absolutely NO TRUTH to this myth.

Acting, Lee Strasberg, Method ActingDavid GideonJanuary 26, 2016#Method Acting, #Lee Strasberg, #The Actors Studio, #Elia Kazan, #Harold Clurman, #Stella Adler, #Sandy Meisner, #Acting Teachers, #NY #NYC #StellaAdler #Los Angeles #Actor #Truth, #Theater, #Habits #Cliché