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 38
... begin with you , " he said , indicating me . " And at the same time with you and you , " he went on , pointing to Maria and Paul . " Sit right here , on these chairs , where I can see you better , and begin ; you are to be jealous , you ...
... begin with you , " he said , indicating me . " And at the same time with you and you , " he went on , pointing to Maria and Paul . " Sit right here , on these chairs , where I can see you better , and begin ; you are to be jealous , you ...
Page 229
... begin to function . Therefore we have found the first , and most important master - feeling , " said the Director . Then he added : " Unfortunately it is not tractable nor willing to take orders . Since you cannot begin your work ...
... begin to function . Therefore we have found the first , and most important master - feeling , " said the Director . Then he added : " Unfortunately it is not tractable nor willing to take orders . Since you cannot begin your work ...
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... begin ? " " That's impossible to say , " answered Vanya , perplexed . " All you must remember is that the actions you have worked out are not simply external . They are based on inner feelings ; they are reinforced by your belief in ...
... begin ? " " That's impossible to say , " answered Vanya , perplexed . " All you must remember is that the actions you have worked out are not simply external . They are based on inner feelings ; they are reinforced by your belief in ...
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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