Creating a Character: A Physical Approach to Acting by Moni Yakim

For over 20 years, Moni Yakim has taught his unique blend of physical training and emotional exploration to a generation of American actors that include Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver, and Kevin Kline. Now, for the first time, his acting process is available to every actor and theater professional.

A vital part of the acting process is knowing how to use the body to bring out a character's unique traits and behaviour patterns. In this book, an actor and mime artist reveals his techniques and step-by-step exercises for physically evoking a character.