Sanford Meisner On Acting

Sanford Meisner on Acting is a practical guide for aspiring actors, based on Meisner?s renowned 15-month course at New York?s Neighborhood Playhouse. The book follows a class of 16 students as they progress from basic exercises to performing complex scenes from modern American plays. Through detailed transcripts and Meisner?s personal notes, it emphasizes emotional clarity, purposeful performance, and the psychological tools essential for strong acting. Originally published in 1987 by Vintage, it remains a foundational text in actor training.