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The Method, How the Tenth Century Learned to Act

Isaac butler's new book is the method o theten th century learned to act. It was developed in Russia by konstantin stanislowsky and his moscow art theatre. Method involves actors using their own memories to depict emotions of characters they play. But Butler says you can do that and still practise the method. You know, it's not an excuse to be a jerk.

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