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  • EDITION:
    1st Edition
  • ISBN:
    0878309837
  • ISBN-13:
    9780878309832
  • PUB. DATE:
    April 1989
  • PUBLISHER:
    Taylor & Francis, Inc.
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An Actor Prepares / Edition 1 by Constantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Translator)

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Actor Preparesby Anonymous

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The first in a series of three, an Actor Prepares deals with the inner process/preparation an actor must explore in order to prepare for a role, how to control and stimulate your mind in order to convey the truth of your character. The story is told through the eyes of Kostya, the ex-stenographer who know shorthand, thus enabling him to take notes of the class. The instructor, Tortsov, is Stanislavski...

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This book has some undeniably imperitive points for the serious actor. However, if you are one who is not big on method acting, I would not recommend it. When I was in college, there were two groups of actors - the ones who were all about 'Stan the Man,' and ones who thought that this book was complete nonsense. I have not yet made up my mind fully. All I can say is - if you're an actor, buy the...

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'An Actor Prepares' was a great book to read. I had to read it for college and it was quite enjoyable. It covers all the points from backstage work to stage fright to being on the stage living as the role. It helped me to learn a lot more about acting and what I need to do for future roles. I definately think anyone who wishes to persue acting should read this book.

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An Actor Prepares

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  • Pub. Date: April 1989
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
  • Sales Rank: 64,178

Synopsis

Stanislavski's "System" offers both a means of mastering the craft of acting and of stimulating the actor's individual creativeness and imagination. Generations of actors have been inspired by his ideas -- the "magic if," "emotional memory," the "unbroken line" -- and by that hallmark of Stanislavski's work, an unwavering commitment to theatrical truth.

Biography

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938), arguably the most influential director in the history of the theater, was the founder of the renowned Moscow Art Theater. A pioneer of psychological realism and improvisation on the stage, he devoted his life to developing the performance techniques now emulated throughout the world.