Stanislavski and the Actor
Title | Stanislavski and the Actor PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Benedetti |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 177 |
Release | 2013-12-04 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1136758046 |
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
An Actor's Work
Title | An Actor's Work PDF eBook |
Author | Konstantin Stanislavski |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Pages | 762 |
Release | 2016-10-04 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1315474247 |
Stanislavski’s ‘system’ has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s. His systematic attempt to outline a psycho-physical technique for acting single-handedly revolutionized standards of acting in the theatre. Until now, readers and students have had to contend with inaccurate, misleading and difficult-to-read English-language versions. Some of the mistranslations have resulted in profound distortions in the way his system has been interpreted and taught. At last, Jean Benedetti has succeeded in translating Stanislavski’s huge manual into a lively, fascinating and accurate text in English. He has remained faithful to the author's original intentions, putting the two books previously known as An Actor Prepares and Building A Character back together into one volume, and in a colloquial and readable style for today's actors. The result is a major contribution to the theatre, and a service to one of the great innovators of the twentieth century. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Foreword by the director Richard Eyre.
An Actor's Work on a Role
Title | An Actor's Work on a Role PDF eBook |
Author | Konstantin Stanislavski |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 488 |
Release | 2009-09-01 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1135203431 |
An Actor’s Work on a Role is Konstantin Stanislavski’s exploration of the rehearsal process, applying the techniques of his seminal actor training system to the task of bringing truth to one’s chosen role. Originally published over half a century ago as Creating a Role, this book was the third in a planned trilogy – after An Actor Prepares and Building a Character, now combined in An Actor’s Work – in which Stanislavski sets out his psychological, physical and practical vision of actor training. This new translation from renowned scholar Jean Benedetti not only includes Stanislavski’s original teachings, but is also furnished with invaluable supplementary material in the shape of transcripts and notes from the rehearsals themselves, reconfirming 'The System' as the cornerstone of actor training.
An Actor Prepares
Title | An Actor Prepares PDF eBook |
Author | Konstantin Sergeevič Stanislavskij |
Publisher | |
Pages | 295 |
Release | 1967 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Stanislavski and the Actor
Title | Stanislavski and the Actor PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Benedetti |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9780878300907 |
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Voice into Acting
Title | Voice into Acting PDF eBook |
Author | Christina Gutekunst |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 307 |
Release | 2014-01-16 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1408184508 |
How can actors bridge the gap between themselves and the text and action of a script, integrating fully their learned vocal skills? How do we make an imaginary world real, create the life of a role, and fully embody it vocally and physically so that voice and acting become one? Christina Gutekunst and John Gillett unite their depth of experience in voice training and acting to create an integrated and comprehensive approach informed by Stanislavski and his successors – the acting approach widely taught to actors in drama schools throughout the world. The authors create a step-by-step guide to explore how voice can: respond to our thoughts, senses, feelings, imagination and will fully express language in content and form communicate imaginary circumstances and human experience transform to adapt to different roles connect to a variety of audiences and spaces Featuring over fifty illustrations by German artist Dany Heck, Voice into Acting is an essential manual for the actor seeking full vocal identity in characterization, and for the voice teacher open to new techniques, or an alternative approach, to harmonize with the actor's process.
Stanislavski in Practice
Title | Stanislavski in Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Nick O'Brien |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 2010-10-04 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1136945598 |
Stanislavski in Practice is an unparalleled step-by-step guide to Stanislavski’s System. Author Nick O’Brien makes this cornerstone of acting accessible to teachers and students alike. This is an exercise book for students and a lesson planner for teachers on syllabi from Edexcel, WJEC and AQA to the practice-based requirements of BTEC. Each element of the System is covered practically through studio exercises and jargon-free discussion. Over a decade’s experience of acting and teaching makes O’Brien perfectly placed to advise anyone wanting to understand or apply Stanislavski’s system. Features include: Practical extension work for students to take away from the lesson Notes for teachers on how to use material with different age groups Exam tips for students based on specific syllabi requirements A chapter dedicated to using Stanislavski when rehearsing a text A glossary of terms that students of the System will encounter