Melissa Bruder

"The action must not be a simple restating of the answer to the first question, What is the character literally doing? This is because you will never be able to believe that you are the character you are playing. It is simply not possible, unless you are dangerously psychotic, and if that is the case, this book will be of little use to you."

Less then 100 pages, but great concise advice are contained within. This little book goes over a method on how to analyze a character's actions within a script to bring an enhance the performance of an actor. Reading this will help me in the future develop believable and engaging performances in theatre. A good one to go back and refer to from time to time.