Description
Author Uta Hagen
Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons; LATER PRINTING. edition (August 21, 1991)
Binding hardcover with dustjacket
Condition like new with dust jacket protected with Brodart Archival covering
Summary
In A Challenge for the Actor, legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen shares her profound insights on the craft of acting. Drawing from her extensive experience, Hagen emphasizes the importance of authenticity, emotional truth, and deep character understanding. She presents invaluable exercises for actors at all levels to hone their skills, focusing on personal truth and creativity as the foundation of powerful performances. This is an essential read for anyone serious about a life on the stage.
Uta Hagen was an acclaimed actress and one of the most influential acting teachers of the 20th century. Best known for her roles on Broadway, she also authored seminal books on acting, including Respect for Acting and A Challenge for the Actor, which have become indispensable guides for generations of actors. Hagen’s approach emphasized finding personal emotional truth in performance and maintaining authenticity in character portrayal, principles that have shaped modern acting methods worldwide. She was also a recipient of numerous awards, including two Tony Awards for her acting.