The Given Circumstances of ‘The Method’
In tracing the development of the predominant acting approach of the 20th century, Isaac Butler makes the case for its far-reaching influence.
All Stories About Harold Clurman
The Lab Where the Method Was Born
A look at the American Laboratory Theatre, where Richard Boleslavsky and Maira Ouspenskaya introduced young American actors to their version of Stanislavski’s system.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of Barrymore ancestor Louisa Lane to an honor for Maya drama ‘Rabinal Achí,’ January started the year with a range of theatrical milestones.
New Books Create a Step-By-Step Process for the Arts of the Stage
Wendy Smith reviews several new instructional books on stage arts.
Thinking Like a Critic
Matthew Irwin makes a case for arts journalism in the 21st century.
People
An L.A. tribute to Harold Clurman, a transition for N.Y.’s Nathan Leventhal, and other updates.
