How long does it take to read To the Actor?
on the technique of acting
Michael Chekhov
To the Actor by Michael Chekhov takes about 3 hours 41 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 41 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1946. 201 pages, about 55,275 words.
8 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 9 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 41 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 18 minutes |
The page count is the median across 10 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This handbook for professional and amateur actors and directors provides simple and practical methods to train actors to quickly and effectively call up emotion, develop characters, and strengthen awareness.
Subjects: Acting, Art dramatique, PERFORMING ARTS, Acting & Auditioning
