Acting is the most personal of our crafts. The make-up of a human being – his physical, mental and emotional habits – influence his acting to a much greater extent than commonly recognized.

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Acting is like a really personal thing. The way a person is - their physical, mental, and emotional parts - affects their acting way more than people usually think. The things that make up who a person is, like their habits and personality, have a big impact on how they act in a play or movie.

About Lee Strasberg

Lee Strasberg was a renowned American theatre director, actor, and acting teacher who co-founded the influential Group Theatre and later directed the prestigious Actors Studio in New York City. He is considered the ‘father of method acting in America’ and trained numerous famous actors and directors over his decades-long career.

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