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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Page 39
... asked . " The same thing as yesterday , " was the reply . But we continued to stand around . " What is the matter ? " he asked . It was Paul who answered . " I don't know , really . Suddenly , for no reason at all , to act . . . " he ...
... asked . " The same thing as yesterday , " was the reply . But we continued to stand around . " What is the matter ? " he asked . It was Paul who answered . " I don't know , really . Suddenly , for no reason at all , to act . . . " he ...
Page 172
... asked Sonya . She was embarrassed and did not know what to say , but finally brought out something about reading a letter together . He then turned to Paul and me and asked : " Why are you two pacing up and down ? " " We were just ...
... asked Sonya . She was embarrassed and did not know what to say , but finally brought out something about reading a letter together . He then turned to Paul and me and asked : " Why are you two pacing up and down ? " " We were just ...
Page 207
... asked how I felt . " Like a pump bringing up nothing but air , " I said . " I felt the outgoing currents , principally through my eyes , and perhaps partly from the side of my body towards you . " " Then continue to pour out that ...
... asked how I felt . " Like a pump bringing up nothing but air , " I said . " I felt the outgoing currents , principally through my eyes , and perhaps partly from the side of my body towards you . " " Then continue to pour out that ...
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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