Stanislavski: the basics
by Whyman, Rose
This 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 audie…
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- Full title :Stanislavski : the basics / Rose Whyman.
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This 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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- Publication Date:2013.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2013.
The Physical Object
- Description:x, 198 pages ; : 20 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780415492942, 0415492947, 9780415492973, 0415492971
- oclc:ocn826808220
- LC Classification:PN2728.S78
- Dewey Decimal:792.028092
Table of Contents
Stanislavski's life and context -- An actor's work: basic training -- Attention, muscular release, sense and emotion memory, action, justification, experiencing -- An actor's work: analysis of the play -- If and given circumstances, bits and tasks, supertask, truth and belief, method of physical actions, active analysis -- An actor's work: consolidation and spontaneity -- Imagination, adaptation, communication, here, today, now, through-line, subtext -- An actor's work: embodiment of the role: training the body and voice, outer characteristics, the finishing touches, tempo-rhythm, perspective, logic and sequence, control and finish, I am being -- Stanislavski's legacy and influence.
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