A classic drama returns in a captivating new edition.

Since its first publication in 1973, Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting has long been a must-read for anyone studying acting.
As an acting instructor at the Herbert Berghoff Studio (HB Studio), Hagen helped develop the talents of world-class actors including Robert De Niro, Matthew Broderick, Gene Wilder, Amanda Peet, Austin Pendleton, and Whoopi Goldberg.
In this book, Hagen generously reveals the expert techniques that elevate acting to the level of art.

This revised edition includes a new foreword by Katie Finneran and the original foreword by David Hyde Pierce.
Additionally, it provides a richer reading experience with background information on HB Studios, one of New York's leading acting training and practice spaces, and excerpts from Hagen's autobiography, Sources.

Through this book, actors learn how to naturally connect their own self-concept to their roles by learning physical, verbal, and emotional training.
Specific and nuanced practice problems are a great help in solving problems that actors often face, such as 'maintaining spontaneity' and 'expressing the character vividly for a long time'.
"Respecting Acting" is a book for both actors and audiences who understand the importance of "authenticity" in the creative process.

I wanted you to break down all the areas you could play and find truths within yourself that could benefit the character and the play.
Use your instincts, your authenticity, and your understanding of human reality to explore and grapple with the content and roots of the work.
Actions must be concrete and genuine, and only then can they convey your artistic message.
As an artist, truly embody your universal understanding of the present moment in this very moment.

--- From the text