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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462601503321

Autore

Whyman Rose

Titolo

Stanislavski : the basics / / by Rose Whyman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, FL : , : Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, , 2013

ISBN

1-283-99423-2

0-203-07760-1

1-135-13268-2

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 p.)

Collana

The basics

Disciplina

792.02/8092

B

Soggetti

PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning

Acting

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Stanislavski's life and context -- An actor's work: basic training -- Attention, muscular release, sense and emotion memory, action, justification, experiencing -- An actor's work: analysis of the play -- If and given circumstances, bits and tasks, supertask, truth and belief, method of physical actions, active analysis -- An actor's work: consolidation and spontaneity -- Imagination, adaptation, communication, here, today, now, through-line, subtext -- An actor's work: embodiment of the role: training the body and voice, outer characteristics, the finishing touches, tempo-rhythm, perspective, logic and sequence, control and finish, I am being -- Stanislavski's legacy and influence.

Sommario/riassunto

Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski. Regarded by many as a great innovator oftwentieth century theatre, this book examines Stanislavski's:ideas in practical contextsimpact on modern theatrelife and the context of his writingsmajor works in English translationWith further reading throughout, a glossary of terms and a comprehensive chronology, this text makes the ideas and theories of Stanislavski available to an undergraduate audience.