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Konstantin Stanislavsky

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Konstantin Stanislavsky by Bella Merlin offers a comprehensive exploration of the renowned theatre practitioner's life, work, and enduring influence on actor training. The book includes an overview of Stanislavsky's career enriched by recent discoveries, a critical assessment of his seminal text An Actor Prepares alongside comparisons with contemporary translations, detailed analysis of the landmark 1898 production of The Seagull, and practical exercises tailored for actors, teachers, and directors alike.
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This volume is ideal for theatre students, practitioners, and anyone seeking a critical yet accessible introduction to Stanislavsky's methods and legacy within performance studies.

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

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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 on 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 exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today’s student.

Series: Routledge Performance Practitioners

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815361022

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 17 Line drawings, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 196

About the Author

Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production, University of California, Riverside.

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