Schauspieler außer sich

"Why do you want to be an actor?" - Between philosophical reflexions and vivid narrative about the art of acting this text addresses scholars and practitioners alike.
The actor as protagonist venturing on his utmost limits is in the center of the book. If he succeeds, he himself will become the demonstrative site of the fragile exposure of humankind seeking a mask in him - in plain view and hearing of others. Such a being-with-out-oneself would amount to the artistic breath-turn of performative art.