
Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis
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Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis brings to light this timely legacy, born during the worst era of Soviet repression and hidden for decades from public view.
Part I unfolds like a mystery novel through letters, memoirs, and transcripts of Konstantin Stanislavsky's last classes. Far from the authoritarian director of his youth, he reveals himself as a generous mentor, who empowers actors with a brand new collaborative approach to rehearsals. His assistant, Maria Knebel, first bears witness to his forward-looking ideas and then builds the bridge to new plays in new styles through her directing and influential teaching.
Part II follows a 21st century company of diverse actors as they experience the joy of applying Active Analysis to their own creative and professional work.
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About the Author
Acknowledgements
Note on Transliteration and Translation
List of Abbreviations of Frequently Cited Sources
Preface: To My Readers
PART I: The People Behind the Legacy
Chapter 1: The Mystery on Leontyevsky Lane
Chapter 2: Behind Closed Doors
Chapter 3: The Truth Will Out!
PART II: Six Lessons in Active Analysis
Lesson 1: The Dynamic Principles of Performance
Lesson 2: Scene Study through Active Analysis-Shakespeare
Lesson 3: Scene Study through Active Analysis-Chekhov
Lesson 4: Rehearsing a Play through Active Analysis-Johnson
Lesson 5: The System in Active Analysis
Lesson 6: Working With Active Analysis in the Real World
Appendix: The Lie (2020), a ten minute play by Joan Eyles Johnson
Bibliography
Index
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