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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... question , and you are expected to answer it sincerely and definitely . " Consequently , the secret of the effect of if lies first of all in the fact that it does not use fear or force , or make the artist do anything . On the contrary ...
... question , and you are expected to answer it sincerely and definitely . " Consequently , the secret of the effect of if lies first of all in the fact that it does not use fear or force , or make the artist do anything . On the contrary ...
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... question then , " said I , " is how to create a whole picture ? " " That question , " said the Director , as he rose to leave , “ we will discuss next time . " 5 “ Let us make an imaginary moving picture , " said the Di- rector as he ...
... question then , " said I , " is how to create a whole picture ? " " That question , " said the Director , as he rose to leave , “ we will discuss next time . " 5 “ Let us make an imaginary moving picture , " said the Di- rector as he ...
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... question now , ' Is it cold out today ? ' before you answer , even with a ' yes , ' or ' it's not cold , ' or ' I didn't notice , ' you should , in your imagination , go back onto the street and remember how you walked or rode . You ...
... question now , ' Is it cold out today ? ' before you answer , even with a ' yes , ' or ' it's not cold , ' or ' I didn't notice , ' you should , in your imagination , go back onto the street and remember how you walked or rode . You ...
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