Stanislavski And The Actor: The Final Acting Lessons, 1935-38 by Jean Benedetti

Description: Stanislavski And The Actor by Jean Benedetti Between 1935 and 1938, Stanislavski did his final work in Moscow with a group of 11 young actors and directors trained in his special "system". This volume contains a full translation of verbatim transcriptions of Stanislavskis notes and practical exercises from these sessions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Stanislavski and the Actor offers a clear, modern presentation of Konstantin Stanislavskis methods of actor training and rehearsal. It is based on the course Stanislavski designed and taught with a team of hand-picked assistants in the last three years of his life (1935-38) at the Opera-Dramatic Studio in Moscow.Jean Benedetti now reconstructs that course. Stanislavski and the Actor is the manual which Stanislavski never had time to write. Using notes made by Stanislavskis assistants, exercises and improvisations used in class, transcripts of Stanislavskis own master classes (translated into English for the first time) and his knowledge of Stanislavskis earlier writings, Benedetti builds up a comprehensive description of the system in contemporary language that is easy to understand by todays actors and teachers. He also shows that Stanislavskis revolutionary teachings about acting still have a wide application now. Notes Subtitled, The Final Acting Lessons, 1935-38. Coincides with the 70th anniversary of his death. Reprint, new cover. Author Biography Jean Benedetti is a leading authority on Stanislavski. A former Principal of Rose Bruford College, his publications, Stanislavski and the Actor, The Moscow Art Theatre Letters, Stanislavski A Life in Art, The Art of the Actor, and two new Stanislavski translations, An Actors Work on Himself Parts 1 & 2, and My Life in Art. Review "A hands-on approach. "Stanislavski and the Actor incorporates exercises, improvisations and other notes handed down by Irina Novitskaya, one of the maestros assistantss from the short-lived Opera-Dramatic Studio in the 1930s. Benedetti, author of "Stanislavski: A "Biography, modernizes the vocabulary and references, and fleshes the material out with his own summary of the great mans system.."-"American Theatre "Overall the book is fascinating...."-"Theatre Journal "Students beginning the study of acting often need a primer about Konstantin Stanislavski--who he was and an overview of theories he crafted for the training of actors....For novice actors, and the teachers who are about to introduce them to Stanslavski, this title is perfect....Every undergraduate library supporting theatre studies should own this first-level introduction to Stanislavski. It is also a terrific book to give to freshman-level acting students as they walkin the door."-"Choice, 5/99 "Every undergraduate library supporting theater studies should own this first-level introduction to Stanislavski. It is also a terrific book to give to freshmen-level acting students as they walk in the door."-"Choice Promotional Between 1935 and 1938, Stanislavski did his final work in Moscow with a group of 11 young actors and directors trained in his special "system". This volume contains a full translation of verbatim transcriptions of Stanislavskis notes and practical exercises from these sessions. Long Description Stanislavski and the Actor offers a clear, modern presentation of Konstantin Stanislavskis methods of actor training and rehearsal. It is based on the course Stanislavski designed and taught with a team of hand-picked assistants in the last three years of his life (1935-38) at the Opera-Dramatic Studio in Moscow. Jean Benedetti now reconstructs that course. Stanislavski and the Actor is the manual Stanislavski never had time to write. Using notes made by Stanislavskis assistants, exercises and improvisations used in class, transcripts of Stanislavskis own master classes (translated into English for the first time) and his knowledge of Stanislavskis earlier writings, Benedetti builds up a comprehensive description of the system in contemporary language that is easy for todays actors and teachers to understand. He also shows that Stanislavskis revolutionary teachings about acting continue to have a wide application. Promotional "Headline" Based on Stanislavskis own masterclasses and teaching notes. Details ISBN1408106868 Author Jean Benedetti Pages 176 Series Performance Books Year 2008 ISBN-10 1408106868 ISBN-13 9781408106860 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-09-29 Imprint Methuen Drama Subtitle The Final Acting Lessons, 1935-38 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 792.028 Media Book Edition 1st Illustrations N/A Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Short Title Stanislavski and the Actor Language English UK Release Date 2008-09-29 NZ Release Date 2008-09-29 Audience Age 13 Edition Description Reprint, new cover Audience General AU Release Date 2009-01-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14662870;

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