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
... reason at all , to act . . . " he stopped , as if at a loss . " If it is uncomfortable to act for no reason at all , why then find a reason , " said Tortsov . " I am not putting any restrictions on you . Only do not continue to stand ...
... reason at all , to act . . . " he stopped , as if at a loss . " If it is uncomfortable to act for no reason at all , why then find a reason , " said Tortsov . " I am not putting any restrictions on you . Only do not continue to stand ...
Page 40
... reason in your mind , and in a way that might well make it swing open again , as in fact it has done . " " It won't stay shut . Honestly it won't , " said Vanya . " If it is difficult , then it will require more time and care to carry ...
... reason in your mind , and in a way that might well make it swing open again , as in fact it has done . " " It won't stay shut . Honestly it won't , " said Vanya . " If it is difficult , then it will require more time and care to carry ...
Page 267
... reason and conventions ; beyond it , our freedom is bold , wilful , active , and always moving forwards . Over there the creative process differs each time it is repeated . " It makes me think of the shore along the ocean . Big waves ...
... reason and conventions ; beyond it , our freedom is bold , wilful , active , and always moving forwards . Over there the creative process differs each time it is repeated . " It makes me think of the shore along the ocean . Big waves ...
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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