The Stanislavsky System of Acting - Legacy and Influence in Modern Performance (Paperback)

Konstantin Stanislavsky, the Russian director and actor and co-founder, in 1898, of the Moscow Art Theatre, was the originator of the most influential system of acting in the history of western theatre. Many of Stanislavsky's concepts are widespread in popular thought on acting; this 2008 book offers a evaluation of the basis of his ideas, discussing whether the system has survived because Stanislavsky made discoveries about acting that are and always have been scientifically verifiable, or whether his methods work on a practical basis despite an outdated theory. Drawing on information that has become available in recent years in Russia, the book examines how the development of Stanislavsky's system was influenced by scientific discoveries in his lifetime, and compares Stanislavsky's methods with those of Evgeny Vakhtangov, Michael Chekhov and Vsevolod Meyerhold. A full understanding of these ideas is crucial for anyone interested in acting and actor-training today.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	2008
Authors:	Rose Whyman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	316
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-28337-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Acting techniques Promotions
LSN:	0-521-28337-X
Barcode:	9780521283373

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