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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Good Exercise Book for Sanford Meisner MethodBy OC ResidentThis book is a required book for the Acting class that I am currently taking. It is literally a workbook for the exercises that we practice in class. The book is fairly concise and contains the 15 sessions practiced in the Sanford Meisner method. The author provides a brief description of what the method entails but mostly outline the exercises in detail. If you are looking for a book to help you learn more about the acting method from a theoretical point of view; this is NOT the book for you. You should go with Sanford Meisner on Acting or other method acting books. This book is solely for the exercises within the method. Those exercises require at least two participants (with the third as observer as necessary) so you will not be able to practice the methods without a partner.Because of the fact above; I only gave the book 4 stars rather than 5 stars because i think the author should have spent a little more time in describing the method prior to starting with the exercises. I think it would help not only students in a classroom setting but also general students of acting if more description is provided.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Review after completion of all four of Larry Silverbergs books on The Meisner Technique.By cathleenThe Sanford Meisner Approach: An Actors Workbook (A Career Development Book)I have studied professional film acting for over 17 years with marvelous and wonderful teachers and mentors. It made me yearn for more; for the "meat and potatoes"; for the whole map. When I started learning the Sanford Meisner Tech here in Utah; I slowly began to realize I did not have to travel to New York or L.A. and leave my family for two years to study what I love. I have found my "meat and potatoes" right between the lines of Larry Silverbergs books on Meisner and mentored by experienced guides. This has been the most slow and grueling work I have ever done in acting. It has unveiled me and I have found that "I am enough". I book more and most important of all; I can approach an audition or a script and automatically know my steps. I know how to get to the place I need to go to" paint the picture" of a scene in my own way. Im more confident in my choices and I know my "buttons". The Meisner Tech has given me peace and a feeling of completeness which I had longed to have in my career as a professional film actress for many years. Most important of all is that this technique is positive; gentle and allows the actor to explore without criticism or fear of it. Criticism and Negatve thinking is the death of art and life. Thank you Larry; you have become a dear friend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For Actors OnlyBy CustomerIts very important to understand that this book; like the others in the series; is exactly what it says - a workbook. There is little or nothing to be gained from just reading it; apart from an idea of how the Sandy Meisner approach works in terms of practical exercises. And exercises is the key word. Larry Silverberg intends that you should take this book; find an acting partner and carry out the exercises within in the times specified.Its all in there for beginners and seasoned actors alike; and assumes that the student is coming new to the subject. Silverberg knows his Meisner. Bear in mind ;though; that the book is not a substitute for the teacher. There is no-one to monitor what you do or the progress you make and in the Meisner technique that becomes essential the deeper you go.Having said that; in the absence of anything else; these workbooks are a great way to practice what I believe to be the finest training technique available to the modern actor.