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Co-created by David Mamet and William H. Macy, this is a pragmatic approach to acting that combines Stanislavski's system with the philosophies of Stoicism and focuses on literal actions and the text.

Developed by Michael Chekhov, the nephew of playwright Anton Chekhov, this method focuses on using physical actions and psychology to inspire emotions. It features the 'Psychological Gesture' as a key tool.

Formulated by Uta Hagen, this technique emphasizes the 'as if' concept. Actors create the character's experiences by using personal memories, making the performance believable and authentic.

Popularized by Lee Strasberg, this approach is derived from Stanislavski's system, focusing on deep character immersion and drawing on personal emotions and experiences to portray realistic performances.

An ancient Italian acting form that relies on stock characters and improvised performances. Key figures include Arlecchino and Pantalone, and actors often wear masks and use physical comedy.

Originating from choreographer Mary Overlie and further developed by Anne Bogart and Tina Landau, Viewpoints focuses on physical movement and agility to create meaning and relationships on stage.

Developed by Constantin Stanislavski, this technique emphasizes emotional truth, the actor's motivation, and the art of experiencing. It introduced concepts like the 'magic if', emotional memory, and the 'inner truth'.

Created by Sanford Meisner, this technique emphasizes spontaneous responses and reacting truthfully to external stimuli. It involves exercises like the 'repetition exercise' to develop actors' listening and reacting skills.

Devised by Rudolf Laban, this system is used to describe and interpret human movement. It is a tool for understanding the dynamics of character movements in space and time.