The book by the famous theater director and teacher, professor at the St. Petersburg Academy of Theater Arts Veniamin Filshtinsky is dedicated to a topic that he himself describes with the formula “how actors are born.” The author traces the relationship between the future artist and teacher from the first steps - from exams for drama school - to the first roles. Both as a teacher and as a director, Filshtinsky professes the “etude method,” which gives amazing results - both on stage, in the classroom, and at international master classes. The book will help you touch the secrets of creativity. There is a lot to learn and a lot to contend with here. It will be of interest to professionals and future students, practitioners and theorists - all those who value theater.