"To portray a character, the actor needs craft; to fully express himself or herself in character, the actor needs talent. Combining the two is what makes a great actor, and here, Christopher Vened shows the actor, step by step, how to explore and develop the character in all its aspects.".

"In this concise manual, Vened describes the methods, principles, directions, exercises, and examples needed for the mastery of the actor's craft and art of portraying character.

More specifically, In Character identifies and explains the actor's method of work in distinct stages, including: interpretation of the character by analyzing the character's disposition, traits, circumstance, and conduct; identification with the character by re-creating the character's manner and conduct as exactly as possible; and self-expression in or in relation to the character.

This book is a major exploration of a major part of the actor's job, for it enables the actor to "find yourself in the character and the character in yourself.""--BOOK JACKET.