An Actor Prepares

“An Actor Prepares” is a 1936 guide to acting by Konstantin Stanislavski. Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 – 1938) was an influential Russian theatre practitioner. He was himself a highly-esteemed character actor and directed many successful productions. However, he is most famous for his 'system' of learning to act, focusing on training, preparation, and technique. This was the first of Stanislavski's book on acting. Concentrating on preparation, it offers the aspiring actor or actress tips and instructions on how they should prepare for performances. This seminal volume constitutes a must-have for all with an interest in acting and the work of Stanislavski. Contents include: “The First Test”, “When Acting Is An Art”, “Action”, “Imagination”, “Concentration”, “Of Attention”, “Relaxation Of Muscles”, “Units And Objectives”, “Faith And A Sense Of Truth”, “Emotion Memory”, “Communion”, “Adaptation”, “Inner Motive Forces”, “The Unbroken Line”, “The Inner Creative”, “State”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Stanislavsky, Constantin

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This vintage book contains Constantin Stanislavski’s famous 1950 treatise, "Building a Character". Written by the father of method acting, this definitive handbook on the naturalistic approach to acting has been studied by some of best, and continues to be an invaluable and timeless tool for actors all over the world. A must-have for aspiring and seasoned actors alike, "Building a Character" would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 - 1938) was a Russian actor and theatre director, famous for being the progenitor of the Stanislavski method. Stanislavski received the 'Order of Lenin' in 1937, the 'Order of the Red Banner of Labour' in 1938, and 'People's Artist of the USSR' in 1936 for his prolific contributions to the arts. Elected for republication due to its immense historical and educational value, this book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Building a Character

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Faith and a Sense of Truth in a Performer

"My Life in Art" is the 1924 autobiography of seminal Russian actor and teacher Konstantin Stanislavski. The book is divided into four sections: "Artistic Childhood", "Artistic Youth", "Artistic Adolescence", and "Artistic Adulthood". Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 - 1938) was a Russian actor and theatre director, famous for the 'Stanislavski Method' of teaching acting. This fascinating volume constitutes a must-read for anyone with an interest in acting and it's history and development. Contents include: "Old Russia", "Family Life", "Struggles with Obstinacy", "Value of Childish Impressions", "Play Days", "Our Home Theatre". "A Suddenly Discovered Talent", "Russian Dramatic Schools", "The Little Theatre", "The Conservatory", "Anton Rubenstein", "Attempts in Operettas", "The Opera", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

My Life In Art - Translated from the Russian by J. J. Robbins - With Illustrations

An Actor Prepares is a 1936 guide to acting by Konstantin Stanislavski. Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 - 1938) was an influential Russian theatre practitioner. He was himself a highly-esteemed character actor and directed many successful productions. However, he is most famous for his 'system' of learning to act, focusing on training, preparation, and technique. This was the first of Stanislavski's book on acting. Concentrating on preparation, it offers the aspiring actor or actress tips and instructions on how they should prepare for performances. This seminal volume constitutes a must-have for all with an interest in acting and the work of Stanislavski. Contents include: "The First Test", "When Acting Is An Art", "Action", "Imagination", "Concentration", "Of Attention", "Relaxation Of Muscles", "Units And Objectives", "Faith And A Sense Of Truth", "Emotion Memory", "Communion", "Adaptation", "Inner Motive Forces", "The Unbroken Line", "The Inner Creative", "State", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

2022 Facsimile of the 1936 Edition. This work is the first volume of Stanislavski's trilogy on the art of acting; it explains the art of acting in semi-fiction form. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and many more now famous rehearsal aids. This classic manual is written from the viewpoint of fictional actors taking lessons from a director (based on Stanislavski). Through the student's mistakes, questions, revelations, and struggles, Stanislavski teaches the actor about the stage, truth, and life itself. 
Contents: The first test -- When acting is an art -- Action -- Imagination -- Concentration of attention -- Relaxation of muscles -- Units and objectives -- Faith and a sense of truth -- Emotion memory -- Communion -- Adaptation -- Inner motive forces -- The unbroken line -- The inner creative state -- The super-objective -- On the threshold of the subconscious.

Stanislavski, Konstantín

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An Actor Prepares

Building a Character

Faith and a Sense of Truth in a Performer

My Life In Art - Translated from the Russian by J. J. Robbins - With Illustrations

An Actor Prepares

An Actor Prepares