124 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
124 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Jean Benedetti's Stanislavski is the clearest and most succinct explanation of Stanislavski's writings and ideas, especially those in the Stanislavski's acting trilogy – An Actor Prepares, Building a Character, and Creating a Role – a staple of every actor's library.
Now available in an attractive new edition, Stanislavski: An Introduction provides the perfect guide through the Master's writing.
Chapter 1 Foundations; Chapter 2 The Growth of the ‘System’; Chapter 3 Writing the ‘System’; Chapter 4 The Method of Physical Action; Chapter 5 The Progress of an Idea;
Biography
Jean Benedetti was born in 1930 and educated in England and France. He trained as an actor and teacher at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, returning in 1970 as Principal of the College until 1987.
"This small jewel of a book offers a knowledgeable introduction to both Stanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of his theoretical writings." -- Theatre Journal
". . . of peak interest and value to every serious student of acting theory . . . [and] an integral part of Stanislavski literature." -- Choice
