Step-by-step guidance enables readers to learn the concepts of Laban and Stanislavski while exploring eastern ideas of breath and energy. Divided into two major parts: Awareness - covers all physical aspects of acting with sections on: Body sensing: Exploration, Breath and Imagery Dynamic Alignment Energy, Metaphor, Action {inc, Laban's Energy System} Application - how to employ these exercises creatively, discussing, amongst others: Mask, Myth, and Archetype Performing an Identity: Creating a Character