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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... tried them, and found them liars, in which we have two things. His undertaking12 and the issue of it. His undertaking (“Thou hast tried them”). The issue of that trial (“And hast found them liars”). Of these severally, beginning with ...
... tried them, and found them liars, in which we have two things. His undertaking12 and the issue of it. His undertaking (“Thou hast tried them”). The issue of that trial (“And hast found them liars”). Of these severally, beginning with ...
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... tried to brazen it out. 'Show us your treasure!' he shouted. And the abbott began to lead the way. The captain called to his five bravest men, and they followed the monk into a secret passage. The others were too frightened to go near ...
... tried to brazen it out. 'Show us your treasure!' he shouted. And the abbott began to lead the way. The captain called to his five bravest men, and they followed the monk into a secret passage. The others were too frightened to go near ...
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... tried to change the subject by alluding to Blair's Mexican project ; Lincoln promptly disavowed it . What about an armistice while peace negotiations took place ? No armistice , replied Lincoln , reiterating his 258 TRIED BY WAR.
... tried to change the subject by alluding to Blair's Mexican project ; Lincoln promptly disavowed it . What about an armistice while peace negotiations took place ? No armistice , replied Lincoln , reiterating his 258 TRIED BY WAR.
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