Until very recently, acting wisdom was passed on the form of "tips."

Here are 205 of them—ranging from using opposites to the way to set a laugh, and on through a clear definition of "actions," how to use a "breath score," and even how to react if you're fired.

The tips are clear, concise, evocative and constructed to give you a better day in rehearsal and a better night in performance.

A buffet of ways to improve immediately that you'll want to have with you in your rehearsal bag.