A great resource for students, actors and directors, The Lee Strasberg Notes is the first reproduction of his teaching. Lola Cohen, a teacher at the Strasberg Institute, compiles unpublished transcripts making his techniques accessible to the reader.

What can Lee Strasberg teach the modern actor? The Lee Strasberg Notes reproduces the original teachings of a unique voice in actor training for the very first time, presenting an enlightening approach to todays practitioners. Complied by Lola Cohen, an acting teacher at the Strasberg Institute and one his former pupils, the book is based on unpublished transcripts his own acting classes, recreating his theoretical approach, as well as the practical exercises used by his students. The book features on Strasbergs teachings on: Training and Exercises Creating the Character Directing and The Method Shakespeare and Stanislavsky The Theatre, Acting and Actors Including a preface by Lee Strasbergs widow, Anna, this illuminating book brings the reader closer to Strasbergs own methods than any other, making it an invaluable resource for students, actors, and directors.

"For the actor, The Lee Strasberg Notes are an indispensable companion." -Johnny Depp "I always think upon Lee Strasberg with warmth, and reviewing his wisdom is a pleasure." -Francis Ford Coppola "Reading The Lee Strasberg Notes re-kindled the first rush of excitement I felt about the possibilities of Acting. If you are an Actor-buy it." -Ralph Fiennes