An Actor Prepares, Volume 1This 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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... Tortsov . " You must be very careful in the use of a mirror . It teaches an actor to watch the outside rather than the inside of his soul , both in himself and in his part . " " Nevertheless , it did help me to see how my exterior ...
... Tortsov . " You must be very careful in the use of a mirror . It teaches an actor to watch the outside rather than the inside of his soul , both in himself and in his part . " " Nevertheless , it did help me to see how my exterior ...
Page 215
... Tortsov slowly fol- lowed , whispering to us as he went : " Watch me draw him out ! " Out loud he added : " So you ... Tortsov , as if on purpose , paid no attention to him . Vanya was indefatigable in his efforts . For a long while he ...
... Tortsov slowly fol- lowed , whispering to us as he went : " Watch me draw him out ! " Out loud he added : " So you ... Tortsov , as if on purpose , paid no attention to him . Vanya was indefatigable in his efforts . For a long while he ...
Page 216
... Tortsov was silent and paid no attention to him . The more Vanya exaggerated , the louder we laughed . Our merri- ment encouraged him to think of more and more amusing things to do , until finally we roared . That was just what Tortsov ...
... Tortsov was silent and paid no attention to him . The more Vanya exaggerated , the louder we laughed . Our merri- ment encouraged him to think of more and more amusing things to do , until finally we roared . That was just what Tortsov ...
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actor adaptations adjustments answer aroused artist asked the Director asked Tortsov attention audience began believe circle conscious create Dasha direct elements emotion memory everything excitement exercise exhibitionism experience expression external eyes feelings felt footlights fourth wall gestures give given circumstances Grisha hand happened human Iago imaginary imagination important inner creative inspiration JOHN GIELGUD Kostya light line of action living look Maria means mechanical acting method mind Molière moments mood muscles nature necessary Othello ourselves Paul person physical actions play pose Prana rehearsal remember role rubber stamps scene sensations sense of truth sitting soliloquy Sonya soul spectators spiritual stage Stanislavski stimulus subconscious suddenly suggested super-objective Suppose Tartuffe technique tell tenseness theatre theatrical theme things thought tion tried turn Vanya whole wish words