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My Life In Art

By Constantin Stanislavski
Series: Bloomsbury Revelations
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My Life in Art chronicles the theatrical journey of Constantin Stanislavski, whose pioneering 'method' has shaped modern acting. He reflects on his early days with Rubinstein's Russian Musical Society, his landmark productions such as The Seagull and Uncle Vanya at the Moscow Art Theatre, and shares vivid anecdotes involving prominent figures like Tolstoy, Gorky, Isadora Duncan, and Gordon Craig.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for actors, theatre practitioners, and anyone fascinated by the history and craft of acting.

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No one has had a greater influence on acting as we know it than Stanislavski. His 'method'—or interpretations of it—has become the central force determining almost every performance we see on stage or screen.

In My Life in Art, Stanislavski recalls his theatrical career, from his early experiences in Rubinstein's Russian Musical Society to his final triumphs with Chekhov at the Moscow Art Theatre. His vivid accounts of his own most famous productions, including The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, are interspersed with anecdotes of the famous—including Komisarjevsky, Tolstoy, Gorky—and of the Moscow visit of Isadora Duncan and Gordon Craig.

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The Observer lauds the book as a necessity for every actor, calling it one of the most remarkable theatre books ever. The Daily Telegraph praises its entertaining yet insightful content, deeming it the most original theatre work in years. Times Literary Supplement describes it as a wise, delightful volume filled with practical advice for actors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474299657

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 488

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Arts & Culture Constantin Stanislavski Non-Fiction Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

About the Author

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) was a Russian director who sought 'inner realism' by insisting that his actors find the truth within themselves and 'become' the characters they portrayed. His work brought international fame to the Moscow Art Theatre, which he had co-founded with Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1897. During his early years at the Moscow Art Theatre, he directed the first productions of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya (1899), Three Sisters (1901) and The Cherry Orchard (1904) as well as a series of celebrated versions of Shakespeare. Stanislavski toured America with the company in 1923. He is the author of An Actor Prepares, Building A Character and Creating A Role, all published in the Bloomsbury Revelations series.

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