Method acting is a form of acting where an actor uses their emotions and personal experiences to connect with the character they are portraying. This technique is sometimes also called "The Method" or "The Stanislavski Method", named after the Russian actor and director who pioneered realism in theatre. There are many synonyms for method acting, such as psychological realism, emotional memory, and sense memory. These terms a all refer to the same technique, where an actor taps into their own emotional experiences to create a more authentic performance. Regardless of what you call it, method acting has become a crucial tool for many actors to create believable and compelling characters on stage and screen.