A brief history of consciousness and actor training in the West -- The actor's instrument -- Consciousness explorers'postmodern practitioners on the leading edge -- Why do actors need advanced consciousness training or A.C.T.? -- The distracted actor-techno-cultural proliferation of mobile-digital technology -- What does meditation actually do? -- Guided consciousness exercises -- Mantra, movement, chanting -- Core practice-focused awareness and open monitoring exercises -- Conscious considerations -- A.C.T program design and the enlightened actor.