Dramatic Arts represents the first course in a series of Mystery School books by don Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys. Using a classroom setting, this fascinating course explores human behavior from the artist's point of view. Artists reflect life. The artists reflect the human condition and share their vision with the world. There are many types of artists, but this course is about acting and actors. Acting is our first learned skill, even before language, and even before we stand up to start walking. We begin our lives as imitators. We observe, listen and imitate. We are natural artists and spend our lives perfecting the craft. Dramatic Arts explores human drama as well as the role each of us plays in it. The art of acting is a way of life for each of us, and has shaped our common dream. We choose the roles we play, in different situations and for different people. We can also walk away from those roles. We can claim our authenticity.