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Konstantin Stanislavsky

AUTHOR Chamberlain, Franc; Merlin, Bella
PUBLISHER Routledge (06/13/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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As one of the most well-known names in theatre history, Konstantin Stanislavsky's teachings on actor training have endured throughout the decades, influencing scholars and practitioners even in the present day. This second edition of Konstantin Stanislavsky combines:

  • an overview of Stanislavsky's life and work, including recent discoveries
  • an assessment of his widely read text, An Actor Prepares (1936) with comparisons to Benedetti's 2008 translation, An Actor's Work
  • detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of The Seagull
  • an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.

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ISBN-13: 9780815361022
ISBN-10: 0815361025
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 196
Carton Quantity: 10
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts
Biography & Autobiography | Theater - Direction & Production
Biography & Autobiography | Acting & Auditioning
Dewey Decimal: 792.023
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018007768
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As one of the most well-known names in theatre history, Konstantin Stanislavsky's teachings on actor training have endured throughout the decades, influencing scholars and practitioners even in the present day. This second edition of Konstantin Stanislavsky combines:

  • an overview of Stanislavsky's life and work, including recent discoveries
  • an assessment of his widely read text, An Actor Prepares (1936) with comparisons to Benedetti's 2008 translation, An Actor's Work
  • detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of The Seagull
  • an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.

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Author: Merlin, Bella
Bella Merlin is currently teaches Drama and Theatre Arts at University of Birmingham. Her book Beyond Stanislavsky was published by Routledge in 2001.
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