Konstantin Stanislavsky

Bella Merlin, Franc Chamberlain (University of Huddersfield, UK)

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Routledge
13 June 2018

Acting techniques

Series: Routledge Performance Practitioners

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.

By: Bella Merlin
Series edited by: Franc Chamberlain (University of Huddersfield UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9780815361022
ISBN 10: 0815361025
Series: Routledge Performance Practitioners
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 13 June 2018
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production, University of California, Riverside.