“Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival.… It isn’t ‘second nature,’ it is ‘first nature.’” —Declan Donnellan

This immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors’ persistent fears, helping them to release their talent on stage. It is straightforward and unpretentious, with a spirit of artistic and personal freedom.

This audiobook is expertly read by Adrian Lester, with audio engineering by The Strathmore Studios. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.