Stefan Rudnicki was born in Krakow, Poland, and lived in Stockholm, Sweden, and Montreal, Canada, before arriving in the United States-where he was educated principally at Columbia University and the Yale School of Drama. In addition to having directed number theatrical productions in New York, regional theatre, and abroad, he is also an actor, producer, award-winning playwright, photographer, and film and video director. His other books include The Actor's Book of Classical Monologues and The Actor's Book of Classical Scenes.