"There is a lifetime's worth of wisdom distilled into The End of Acting Technique and it's the only book about acting you'll ever need. This is a master class from a master teacher. I love it!!"

Anne Swedberg, Theatre Professor

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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"Adding to his impressive collection of books on acting, Larry Silverberg’s latest provides a clear, coherent and inspiring methodology, leading to the thrill of authentic discovery.

Larry gives us an inspiring set of principles that free that actor from the myriad of the weighty intellectual approaches of the past. This book is a must for all artistic truth seekers. It’s more than a guidebook for acting. It’s a guidebook for living an authentic life."

Gregory Ramos

Chair, Professor and Resident Director

University of Vermont

"The End of Acting Technique reads like a one on one with Larry, and he’s determined to dispense with all the nonsense surrounding the training of the actor.  He cuts to the chase and eliminates the superfluous.

It feels like he’s confiding in just you -- delivering the essentials of acting. Key ideas are offered like critical private instructions: “Listen, I’m going to say this again” he says.  And then he does.  You are grateful he did.

There’s an urgency to the message that has much to do with reclaiming the craft and essential humanity involved in acting.  As you listen, you find yourself reconsidering, in his distillation of the essentials, all the things you know or thought you knew about acting.  The conversation you have in the book tills the soil, refreshing and renewing your own respect for the work of the actor. 

It’s a private tutorial with a master teacher."

Bill Whitaker

Professor of the Practice – Drama

Washington University in St. Louis

“Larry’s book demystifies the acting process. Profoundly simple truths, this book is a touchstone for actors of all levels.”

Jerry Cohagan, Theatre director/professor-Olivet Nazarene University

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"Larry Silverberg’s The End of Acting Technique explores an approach that unleashes the actor into the free, spontaneous and intuitive space required for the intimacy of a film performance.

This book will inspire all actors to practice the art of acting at the highest possible level. Students of the art of acting as well as seasoned professionals will find this book indispensable. I highly recommend it."

Professor Timothy Hagan

Film Acting Teacher & Director/Founder The OC Film School

Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington

“WOW,” just “WOW”!!!!  No one speaks to our heart and challenges the slick emptiness of theatre today like world renowned acting teacher and author, Larry Silverberg. No holds barred.

At long last, his quintessential book, The End of Acting Technique, demystifies and simplifies our profession like no other, cutting through all the intellectual bullshit, without denouncing it, in a way that only Larry can do. In his simple way, he challenges and inspires each of us, regardless of where we are in life to rise up into our full humanity and personal greatness and, in so doing, changes the trajectory of our art; indeed, our lives.”

Gaye Burgess

Award winning theater professor

University of North Dakota, Retired

"Larry Silverberg's new book The End of Acting Technique is a love letter to the art and craft of acting. Silverberg masterfully peels away layer after layer of intellectual acting class subterfuge to lay bare the path to honesty in performance. This book is a gift to actors of all levels as well as acting teachers who seek to reexamine what actor training in America is, can and should be about; it is an invitation to begin the real work of an actor, the deep exploration of what it means to be authentic in performance, and in life."

Anjalee Deshpande Hutchinson

Associate Professor of Theatre & Dance; 

Bucknell University

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"Master teacher Larry Silverberg’s book The End of Acting Technique is revolutionary and awe inspiring. In plain English he details the path to creating “life itself” on stage and in film. For those brave enough to make a total commitment, this book will guide them to results that are truly exceptional."

Mariah Reed

Professor of Theater, Broward College

"Do yourself a favor and open this book. What happens then is not really about reading, what happens is you "experience" the book. As the true master he is, Larry Silverberg not only gives you essential keys on acting, simple and pragmatic, but he creates a kind of intimate dialog with you and a space that allows you to become a "top 5% actor".

Whatever your relation to acting is, as you turn the pages, two things are growing in you : a huge relief, and a striving force that urges you to go on the stage."

Ludovic Girard

Actor/Teacher , France

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“The End of Acting Technique is a true gift from master teacher Larry Silverberg. You hear his voice on each page; his desire, insight, and sense of humor. His teachings on "life itself" echo throughout. The book is indispensable for all students, teachers, and practitioners of acting. Thank you, Larry!”

Kato Buss, Ph.D., Chairperson, Professor

University of Central Oklahoma

“This book is a must read for those new to acting as well as for those who are experienced.

Larry has a unique way of communicating and teaching the art of acting - in a simple, direct, meaningful and respectful way, spiced with humor and a love for the craft. When you read it, you want to start working.

Never has acting been communicated so clearly. You will never accept artificial moments or direction again. When reading this book, you will know that acting is about being alive - no more, no less."

Frank Lofqvist

Renowned acting facilitator and leadership trainer, Denmark

"The End of Acting Technique by Larry Silverberg, encompasses Larry's experience of decades of dedication to the craft of acting, summarized with great clarity and effectiveness, offering a simple way to reach the heart of the work. 

With generosity and mastery, distilled in years of searching for truth and "life itself" in the theater, the book takes us to the space where the actor accesses his "creative zone", where the work of each artist is special, rare, unique.

This book is a precious tool for every actor fully committed to his art, and for teachers and directors who wish to accompany actors in the creative process, providing them with the keys to transformation.

Larry has given us a necessary text, written with the precision that only the great ones possess."

Irina Casali, Actress, Director, Teacher

Acting Languages Academy, Milan 

"The End of Acting Technique is the essence, it is distilled knowledge. It’s like perfume. It gets straight to your heart.The message is simple, crystal clear and friendly. It gave me great joy and motivation. I have found in Larry's words a new strength to work and create with great freedom because he gives us the most powerful tools for the modern actor. Thank you Larry for your wonderful contribution to the acting community worldwide. "

Laura Moise

TAS Acting Studio, Valencia, Spain

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"The End of Acting Technique turns intellectual, heady approaches to acting upside down. And like all things profound, there’s great depth in the simplicity and clarity of Larry’s approach. It is at once practical and inspiring."

Connie de Veer, Professor

Director of Graduate Studies for the M.F.A.

School of Theatre and Dance, Illinois State University