Konstantin Stanislavsky
2nd Edition
Published on 13. June 2018
214 pages
978-1-351-11716-6 (ISBN)
Description
As one of the most well-known names in theatre history, Konstantin Stanislavsky's teachings on actor training have endured throughout the decades, influencing scholars and practitioners even in the present day. This second edition of Konstantin Stanislavsky combines:
an overview of Stanislavsky's life and work, including recent discoveries
an assessment of his widely read text, An Actor Prepares (1936) with comparisons to Benedetti's 2008 translation, An Actor's Work
detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of The Seagull
an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.
an overview of Stanislavsky's life and work, including recent discoveries
an assessment of his widely read text, An Actor Prepares (1936) with comparisons to Benedetti's 2008 translation, An Actor's Work
detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of The Seagull
an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are 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
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
17 Line drawings, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-351-11716-6 (9781351117166)
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Person
Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production, University of California, Riverside.
Content
List of figures
Acknowledgements
Preface to the Second Edition
I BIOGRAPHY IN SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
Introduction
The amateur years: 1863-98
The director dictator: 1891-1906
Round-the-table analysis: 1906-early 1930s 15 The final legacies: 1930s-1938 and beyond
1. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF AN ACTOR PREPARES
Introduction
An Actor Prepares
An Actor's Work
2. DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE SEAGULL
Introduction
The Seagull's flight path
The Seagull flies
3. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Introduction
Introduction to 'round-the-table analysis' and Stanislavsky's 'system'
Introduction to the Method of Physical Actions
Introduction to Active Analysis
Conclusion
A brief glossary of terms
Selected bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Preface to the Second Edition
I BIOGRAPHY IN SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
Introduction
The amateur years: 1863-98
The director dictator: 1891-1906
Round-the-table analysis: 1906-early 1930s 15 The final legacies: 1930s-1938 and beyond
1. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF AN ACTOR PREPARES
Introduction
An Actor Prepares
An Actor's Work
2. DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE SEAGULL
Introduction
The Seagull's flight path
The Seagull flies
3. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Introduction
Introduction to 'round-the-table analysis' and Stanislavsky's 'system'
Introduction to the Method of Physical Actions
Introduction to Active Analysis
Conclusion
A brief glossary of terms
Selected bibliography
Index
