True and False

Tired of acting classes that feel fake, forcing you to dredge up painful memories just to seem "real"? David Mamet argues that great acting isn't about emotional gymnastics; it's about simple, powerful truth. Discover how to deliver a compelling performance by focusing on what you can control. This summary of Mamet's provocative classic, True and False, throws out conventional acting dogma. You'll learn why "the method" is a trap and how to build your craft on a foundation of common sense, clear objectives, and the courage to just say the lines. It’s a direct, no-nonsense guide to becoming an honest and effective actor.

David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter celebrated for his distinctively sharp, streetwise dialogue and uncompromising artistic vision. Forged in the practical, no-nonsense world of Chicago theatre, his approach to acting cuts through academic theory to offer blunt, actionable advice. Mamet's extensive experience as a writer and director provides the foundation for his belief that an actor's job is not to feel, but to simply and truthfully execute the actions of the text.