| Description |
xxix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
A new, extended and fully updated edition of Acting on impulse : reclaiming the Stanislavski approach (Methuen Drama, 2007))--Back cover. |
| Summary |
"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. 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Acting Stanislavski is an inspiring and technically thorough practical book for actors. It sets down a systematic and coherent process for organic, Stanislavski-based acting"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-294) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : Acting in context -- Part I. Starting from nothing : Awareness -- Ease and focus -- Part 2. Imagination and action: creating the foundations : Acting in circumstances -- Acting with others -- What do I want? -- Part 3. Developing the imaginary reality: images, sensing, feeling : Imagining the action -- Sensing -- Feeling -- Atmosphere -- Part 4. Exploring text and character : Meeting the play -- Meeting the character -- Part 5. Creating the life of the role : Discovering the action: active analysis -- Embodiment: physical expression of the character -- Refining the role -- The character -- Part 6. Beyond the role : Acting ethics -- Working together -- An open conclusion -- A map of the organic acting process -- Glossary. |
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Method acting.
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Method acting. |
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Stanislavsky, Konstantin, 1863-1938.
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Stanislavsky, Konstantin, 1863-1938. |
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Acting.
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Acting. |
| Added Title |
Acting on impulse
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| Other Editions: |
Previous edition published as : Gillett, Aden, 1958- Acting on impulse. London : Methuen Drama, 2007 9780713677584 (OCoLC)153556428 |
| ISBN |
9781408184981 (paperback) |
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1408184982 (paperback) |
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9781408185735 (ePub) |
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9781472517487 (ePDF) |
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