"Souls with Method" offers a comprehensive analysis of acting theories from the Baroque period to post-dramatic theater. This academic book examines the complex questions of acting, such as the authenticity of emotional expression and the control over one's body during performance. It highlights the mental and physical prerequisites that actors need and provides insights into the training methods that contribute to the development of these skills. Through reading, readers are enabled to recognize and understand the different concepts of humanity and body understanding that are present in various eras of theater. The volume gathers central approaches to acting theory and is thus a valuable resource for anyone engaged with the art of acting and theater studies.