<p>As I understand it, Atlantic teaches a rather unique approach to acting which I don’t believe is really taught anywhere else. </p>
<p>It is quite rigorous, even though it dispenses with certain things that are emphasized in other teaching approaches, like the close analysis of text and/or the “method” of reaching down into yourself to access your emotions and apply them to the interpretation of character. </p>
<p>Rather, it engages in a sort of deconstruction, breaking things down into action and intent…embodying each line with action, responding appropriately to the other actors, and thinking about the physicality of a role.</p>
<p>I’d strongly suggest reading the short book “A Practical Handbook for the Actor,” which describes this approach. Another book (also short) that you might find helpful is “True and False” by David Mamet, which provides some of the philosophical underpinnings of this kind of acting.</p>