Other acting techniques, some derived directly from Stanislavsky's work, include Method Acting, Group Theatre and techniques by Lee Strasberg and Sanford Meisner.

Chances are you have heard the phrase, “Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” That was the motto of legendary acting guru Sanford Meisner, whose instinct-based acting techniques have shaped the American understanding of what qualifies as good acting. Meisner’s technique stands out from other naturalistic acting methods because it relies on motivated impulses over intellect. As a teacher, Meisner was well-known for encouraging his students not to “think too much.”