Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski. Regarded by many as a great innovator of twentieth century theatre, this book examines Stanislavski's:
life and the context of his writings
major works in English translation
ideas in practical contexts
impact on modern theatre
With further reading throughout, a glossary of terms and a comprehensive chronology, this text makes the ideas and theories of Stanislavski available to an undergraduate audience.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
General, Professional, and Undergraduate
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 129 mm
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978-0-415-49294-2 (9780415492942)
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Rose Whyman is Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Birmingham. She is the author of The Stanislavski System of Acting: Legacy and Influence in Modern Performance (CUP, 2007).
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University of Birmingham, UK
Acknowledgements A Note to Readers 1. Stanislavski's Life and Context 2. An Actor's Work: Basic Training 3. An Actor's Work: Analysis of the Play 4. An Actor's work: Consolidation and spontaneity 5. An Actor's work: Embodiment of the role 6. Stanislavski's Legacy and Influence Chronology Glossary Bibliography Appendix 1: Synopsis of and extract from Tennessee Williams (2009) The Glass Menagerie, London: Penguin, Characters and Scene One pp xv-9 lines 1- 136 Appendix 2: Synopsis of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem
