The fifth chapter of An Actor Prepares is about concentration on the stage and ignoring the fact that there is an audience there. To quote the book, "in order to get away from the auditorium you must be interested in something on the stage." This is usually a hard thing for actors to do; to separate themselves from the audience that is undoubtedly there. They must occupy themselves by playing with props, textures, fabrics, and other things onstage. This also helps to create a more realistic illusion for the audience.
In order to successfully do this, the actor must pay attention to their surroundings; both in the theatre and at home. They should become aware of the sights, smells, feelings, tastes, and sounds of things in their everyday lives. An actor also must be able to use their imagination alongside of these realistic attributes.
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