Get the definitive edition that has taught generations of actors and actresses. Acting: The First Six Lessons, Richard Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a lively and accessible narrative form. In Acting: The First Six Lessons, Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a series of accessible and engaging dialogues. Widely considered a must-have for any serious actor, Boleslavsky's work has long helped actors better understand their craft.