Stanislavski

Author : Vasili Toporkov
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781474279079

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Stanislavski In Rehearsal by Vasili Toporkov Pdf

A rare insider's account of the true story behind the development of the famous Stanislavski method. Vasili Toporkov was one of the rare outsiders ever to be invited to join the Moscow Art Theatre. Although already an experienced and accomplished artist, he was forced to retrain as an actor under Stanislavski's rigorous guidance. Stanislavski in Rehearsal is Toporkov's vivid account of this learning process, offering an eloquent and jargon-free insight into Stanislavski's legendary 'system' and his method of rehearsal that became known as the Method of Physical Action. Spanning ten years - from 1928 to 1938 - Toporkov charts the last crucial years of Stanislavski's work as a director and offers the only reliable biographical sketch that we have. Through Toporkov's account, Stanislavski is revealed as a multi-faceted personality - funny, furious, kind, ruthless, encouraging, exacting - waging a war against clichés and quick answers, inspiring his actors and driving them to despair in his pursuit of artistic perfection.

Author : Pavel Ivanovich Rumi︠a︡nt︠s︡ev,Constantin Stanislavski,Pavel Rumyantsev
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN : 0878305521

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Stanislavski on Opera by Pavel Ivanovich Rumi︠a︡nt︠s︡ev,Constantin Stanislavski,Pavel Rumyantsev Pdf

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Konstantin Stanislavski
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135203436

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An Actor's Work on a Role by Konstantin Stanislavski Pdf

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.

Author : Jean Benedetti
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136758041

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Stanislavski and the Actor by Jean Benedetti Pdf

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Jean Benedetti
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136758034

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Stanislavski and the Actor by Jean Benedetti Pdf

In Stanislavski and the Actor , Stanislavski scholar and biographer Jean Bendetti has recovered materials that can stand as a final, last work by the great director and teacher. In this volume readers will find the first English text of Stanislavski s notes and practical exercises from these last sessions. This is a major rediscovered work by Stanislavski, full of new ideas and insights about his working method. To the original materials Jean Benedetti adds his own analysis of Stanislavski's approach to acting and rehearsal methods.The master's own summary of a lifetime of theatrical experience, Stanislavski and the Actor will quickly become an essential tool for actors, students, and teachers everywhere.

Author : Konstantin Sergeevič Stanislavskij
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:958189537

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An Actor Prepares by Konstantin Sergeevič Stanislavskij Pdf

Author : Konstantin Stanislavski
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781315474243

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An Actor's Work by Konstantin Stanislavski Pdf

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.

Author : Jean Benedetti
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780878301836

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Stanislavski by Jean Benedetti Pdf

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Rose Whyman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780415492942

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Stanislavski by Rose Whyman Pdf

Stanislavski: The Basics 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.

Author : John Gillett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781472517487

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Acting Stanislavski by John Gillett Pdf

Stanislavski was the first to outline a systematic approach for using our experience, imagination and observation to create truthful acting. 150 years after his birth, his approach is more widely embraced and taught throughout the world – but is still often rejected, misunderstood and misapplied. In Acting Stanislavski, John Gillett offers a clear, accessible and comprehensive account of the Stanislavski approach, from the actor's training to final performance, exploring: ease and focus the nature of action, interaction and objectives the imaginary reality, senses and feeling active analysis of text physical and vocal expression of character the actor in the context of training and the industry. Drawing on Stanislavski's major books, in both English translations, and on records of his directing process and final studio classes, Acting Stanislavski demystifies terms and concepts. It is for actors from an actor's point of view, and offers many practical exercises and examples as an integrated part of each subject. Acting Stanislavski also creates an up-to-date overview of the Stanislavski approach, connecting his legacy with the work of his successors, from Michael Chekhov to Meisner, Adler and Strasberg. A new, extended and fully updated edition of Acting on Impulse: Reclaiming the Stanislavski Approach (Methuen Drama, 2007), Acting Stanislavski now includes new exercises and biographies, a further chapter on The Character, and an expanded glossary along with many other additions to the previous chapters. It is an essential practical and educational resource for any acting student, professional or teacher.

Author : Nick O'Brien
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136945595

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Stanislavski in Practice by Nick O'Brien Pdf

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

Author : Constantin Stanislavski
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135866259

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Stanislavski's Legacy by Constantin Stanislavski Pdf

Out of the large body of materials -- articles, speeches, notes and memoirs -- left behind by Stanislavski at the time of his death in 1938, Elizabeth Hapgood, his friend and translator, chose items which concentrate on the essence of his work. The result is a volume which supplements the other books he wrote, and re-emphasizes, sometimes in condensed and particulary vivid form, his views about acting, the theatre and life.

Author : Allen, David
Publisher : For Beginners, LLC
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781939994356

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Stanislavski For Beginners by Allen, David Pdf

Stanislavski was the first person to develop a cogent and practical system of acting. Throughout his life he sought the answers to such fundamental questions as: "What is great acting?" and "How can you find inspiration in every performance?" Stanislavski remains the most important influence on actor training today, and yet many of his ideas are little known, or even misunderstood. Stanislavski For Beginners charts the development of the Stanislavski system. It includes a clear exposition of the key elements of the system and explores his Method of Physical Actions, which he worked on in the years before his death, and which he called “the result of my whole life’s work.”

Author : Sonia Moore
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1984-10-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781101562581

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The Stanislavski System by Sonia Moore Pdf

This clearly written guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among students and teachers of acting. Now, in light of books and articles recently published in the Soviet Union, Sonia Moore has made revisions that include a new section on the subtext of a role. She provides detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for more than twenty years. Designed to create better actors, this guide will put individuals in touch with themselves and increase personal sensitivity as well.

Author : Nick O'Brien
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351985956

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Stanislavski in Practice by Nick O'Brien Pdf

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 through the use of practical exercises that allow students to develop their skills. This second edition offers more exercises for the actor, and also new sections on directing and devising productions. Each element of the system is covered practically through studio exercises and jargon-free discussion. Exercises are designed to support syllabi from Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR and AQA to the practice-based requirements of BTEC and IB Theatre. This is the perfect exercise book for students and a lesson planner for teachers at post-16 and first year undergraduate level. New to this edition: Thoroughly reorganized sections, including 'Work on the Actor', 'Work on a Role' and 'Developing your Practice'; A new chapter on using Stanislavski when devising with a series of exercises that will allow students to structure and create characters within the devising process; A new chapter, Directing Exercise Programme, which will be a series of exercises that allows the student to develop their skills as a director; New glossary with US and UK terms; New exercises developed since the publication of the first edition; A new chapter going beyond Stanislavski, exploring exercises from Michael Chekhov, Maria Knebel and Katie Mitchell.