After studying at the Moscow Art Theatre under Konstantin Stanislavski, Richard Boleslavsky became one of the most important acting teachers of his or any generation. Bringing Stanislavskiâs system to America in the 1920s and 30s, he influenced many of the titans of American drama, from his own studentsâincluding Lee Strasburg and Stella Adlerâto Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, and many others.
In Acting: The First Six Lessons, Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a series of accessible and engaging dialogues. Widely considered a must-have for any serious actor, Boleslavskyâs work has long helped actors better understand their craft.