An Actor PreparesThis work is the first volume of Stanislavski's trilogy on the art of acting; it explains the art of acting in semi-fiction form. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and many more now famous rehearsal aids. This classic manual is written from the viewpoint of fictional actors taking lessons from a director (based on Stanislavski). Through the student's mistakes, questions, revelations, and struggles, Stanislavski teaches the actor about the stage, truth, and life itself. |
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Page 111
... suggested . While Maria and I were thinking it over Paul came to us with the following proposal : Suppose we are both in love with Maria and have proposed to her . What would we do ? First we laid out a general scheme and then divided ...
... suggested . While Maria and I were thinking it over Paul came to us with the following proposal : Suppose we are both in love with Maria and have proposed to her . What would we do ? First we laid out a general scheme and then divided ...
Page 117
... suggested Vanya . " The verb ' to be ' is static . It does not contain the active germ necessary to an objective . " " I wish to obtain power , " ventured Sonya . " That is closer to action , " said the Director . " Unfortunately it is ...
... suggested Vanya . " The verb ' to be ' is static . It does not contain the active germ necessary to an objective . " " I wish to obtain power , " ventured Sonya . " That is closer to action , " said the Director . " Unfortunately it is ...
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... suggested the mood and the action ? " He sat down by the fireplace and we faced him . Several pulled up their chairs to be nearer him , to hear better . I settled myself at the table to take notes . Grisha and Sonya sat off by ...
... suggested the mood and the action ? " He sat down by the fireplace and we faced him . Several pulled up their chairs to be nearer him , to hear better . I settled myself at the table to take notes . Grisha and Sonya sat off by ...
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