Stanislavski

"The Stanislavski 'system' is still the only comprehensive method of actor training we possess. His theories can be hard to grasp and many academic books are impenetrable on the subject. This is a concise book for students that presents a readable introduction to the life and work of Stanislavski. It shows the slow growth of the 'system', from its roots in the tradition of Russian realism, to the various phases it went through until the final emergence of the Method of Physical Action in the years before his death. It also provides a short account of the writing, publication and translation of Stanislavski's books on acting. In this edition, Jean Benedetti makes several important updates in the light of new material and new translations becoming available."--Amazon.

First sentence: Had Stanislavski been a 'natural', had his talent - some would say his genius - as an actor found an immediate, spontaneous outlet, there would be no System.

Year

1988

Language

English

Publisher

Methuen Publishing, Ltd.

Editions

15

Pages

84

ISBN

9780413500304

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