A Dream of Passion: The Development of the Method Review “The definitive source book on acting.”—Los Angeles Times   “A must for young actors—for old ones, too, for that matter.”—Paul Newman   “An exploration of the creative process that will reward all who are interested in the nature of inspiration.”—Library Journal   “An important cultural document.”—Booklist  About the Author Legendary acting teacher, director, and actor Lee Strasberg co-founded the Group Theatre and was artistic director of the Actors Studio, working with James Dean, Julie Harris, Jane Fonda, and Joanne Woodward, where he was known for teaching method acting, or The Method. In 1969, he established the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He died in 1982.