Michael Chekhov
2nd Edition
Published on 11. September 2018
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-1-138-59925-3 (ISBN)
Description
Following in the footsteps of his renowned teacher Konstantin Stanislavsky, Michael Chekhov's work as an actor, author and theatre practitioner gave great insight into how to access the creative self. This revised and updated edition of Michael Chekhov includes:
* A biographical introduction to Chekhov's life
* A clear explanation of his key writings
* An analysis of his work as a director
* A practical guide to Chekhov's unique actor-training exercises.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.
* A biographical introduction to Chekhov's life
* A clear explanation of his key writings
* An analysis of his work as a director
* A practical guide to Chekhov's unique actor-training exercises.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
294 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-59925-3 (9781138599253)
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Person
Franc Chamberlain is Professor of Drama, Theatre and Performance at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and the series editor for Routledge Performance Practitioners.
Content
List of figures
Preface to the second edition
Acknowledgements
I. BIOGRAPHY AND CONTEXT
Childhood
Chekhov at the Maly
The Moscow Art Theatre
Chekhov at the second MAT
The Path of the Actor
Exile
Wandering 1928-35
The studios
The Hollywood years
2. WRITINGS ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ACTING
Introduction
The actor's body and psychology
Imagination and the incorporation of images
Improvisation and ensemble
Atmosphere and individual feelings
The Psychological Gesture
Character and characterisation
The higher self and creative individuality
3. CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR
Choosing the focus
The Possessed (1939)
Twelfth Night (1940)
Pickwick
Some thoughts on the rehearsal process
4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Introduction
Crossing the threshold
Making contact
Confidence
Concentration
Significance
The four brothers
Atmosphere
Actions and qualities
Archetypal gestures
Imagination
Centres
Archetypes
Imaginary bodies
Objectives and the Psychological Gesture
Ensemble and group sculptures
Rehearsal
AFTERWORD: COMING UP TO DATE
The first fifty years
The field begins to expand (2004-2009)
Towards the future
Bibliography
Index
Preface to the second edition
Acknowledgements
I. BIOGRAPHY AND CONTEXT
Childhood
Chekhov at the Maly
The Moscow Art Theatre
Chekhov at the second MAT
The Path of the Actor
Exile
Wandering 1928-35
The studios
The Hollywood years
2. WRITINGS ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ACTING
Introduction
The actor's body and psychology
Imagination and the incorporation of images
Improvisation and ensemble
Atmosphere and individual feelings
The Psychological Gesture
Character and characterisation
The higher self and creative individuality
3. CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR
Choosing the focus
The Possessed (1939)
Twelfth Night (1940)
Pickwick
Some thoughts on the rehearsal process
4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Introduction
Crossing the threshold
Making contact
Confidence
Concentration
Significance
The four brothers
Atmosphere
Actions and qualities
Archetypal gestures
Imagination
Centres
Archetypes
Imaginary bodies
Objectives and the Psychological Gesture
Ensemble and group sculptures
Rehearsal
AFTERWORD: COMING UP TO DATE
The first fifty years
The field begins to expand (2004-2009)
Towards the future
Bibliography
Index