Stanislavski is still considered one of the most significant theater theorists and conceptual teachers of acting. However, his works are extensive, difficult to access, and not easy to comprehend. This reader provides the most important original texts by Stanislavski, organized according to didactic principles, supplemented by significant documents related to the reception of Stanislavski. As an introduction and overview of the challenging subject of Stanislavski's theory, this reader has proven to be excellent for many years—especially for beginners and students.