Back Stage West "Reading Jean Hackett’s book is like a delicious eaves-drop in a green room, hearing articulate actors talk shop, confess problems, and reveal emotions as they candidly and insightfully discuss their working and personal relationships with two geniuses:  Chekhov and Psacharopoulos." - Dick Cavett "I can think of no better book for the actor/director of Chekhov to have on his nightstand.  I think this book offers good advice for everyone regardless of what they are playing or directing.  Nikos’ observations of the human conditions are of the same level that we find in Chekhov’s plays.  The compassion, the innermost subtle workings of human nature are illustrated in his comments and commentary and those of the actors he worked with." - Performing Journal "The title succinctly expresses the inseparability of modern acting practice and the act of the mature Chekhov.  The descriptions of actual performance situations are vivid and provide satisfactions for both the beginning and the advanced reader of Chekhov.  And it is gratifying to know that professional actors can still be fascinated by the endless art of acting and willing to dedicate time and vital energy to the exploration of one of theater’s most elusive artists.  Blythe Danner, Olympia Dukakis, Lee Grant, Christopher Walken and Frank Langella are names that the general public will recognize, but all the 18 interviews, skillfully conducted by Jean Hackett, herself an actor in the company, are insightful.  The book above all is a tribute to the work of Nikos Psacharopoulos whose leadership made possible the Williamstown experience - and this written record of moments of ‘breakthoughs’ in the art of acting." - American Library Journal *Order The Actor's Chekhov via Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.