Name: An Actor Prepares
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Author: Konstantin Stanislavski
ISBN: 9781946963543

Type

Physical Book

Author

Constantin Stanislavsky

Konstantin Stanislavski

Publisher

Albatross Publishers

Language

English

Pages

322

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.4x15.6x1.8 cm

Weight

0.49 kg.

ISBN13

9781946963543

Synopsis "An Actor Prepares "

2022 Facsimile of the 1936 Edition. This work is the first volume of Stanislavski's trilogy on the art of acting; it explains the art of acting in semi-fiction form. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and many more now famous rehearsal aids. This classic manual is written from the viewpoint of fictional actors taking lessons from a director (based on Stanislavski). Through the student's mistakes, questions, revelations, and struggles, Stanislavski teaches the actor about the stage, truth, and life itself. Contents: The first test -- When acting is an art -- Action -- Imagination -- Concentration of attention -- Relaxation of muscles -- Units and objectives -- Faith and a sense of truth -- Emotion memory -- Communion -- Adaptation -- Inner motive forces -- The unbroken line -- The inner creative state -- The super-objective -- On the threshold of the subconscious.

Konstantin Stanislavski

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Konstantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) was a Russian actor, director, and theatrical educator, known for developing a revolutionary acting method based on naturalness and emotional introspection. Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theatre in 1898, his work deeply influenced modern acting, giving rise to techniques used in contemporary theatre and cinema. His approach aimed for actors to live their characters through emotional truth, laying the foundations of scenic realism.

Among his most influential works is An Actor Prepares (1936), part of his trilogy on his acting method. Other fundamental publications include Building a Character (1949) and Creating a Role (1957), in which he outlines his ideas on acting and actor training. His work belongs to the genre of theatrical theory and pedagogy.

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