Stanislavski: The Basics

Description

Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski. Regarded by many as a great innovator of twentieth century theatre, this book examines Stanislavski's: life and the context of his writings major works in English translation ideas in practical contexts impact on modern theatre With further reading throughout, a glossary of terms and a comprehensive chronology, this text makes the ideas and theories of Stanislavski available to an undergraduate audience.

Author description

Rose Whyman is Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Birmingham. She is the author of The Stanislavski System of Acting: Legacy and Influence in Modern Performance (CUP, 2007).

Table of contents

Acknowledgements A Note to Readers 1. Stanislavski's Life and Context 2. An Actor's Work: Basic Training 3. An Actor's Work: Analysis of the Play 4. An Actor's work: Consolidation and spontaneity 5. An Actor's work: Embodiment of the role 6. Stanislavski's Legacy and Influence Chronology Glossary Bibliography Appendix 1: Synopsis of and extract from Tennessee Williams (2009) The Glass Menagerie, London: Penguin, Characters and Scene One pp xv-9 lines 1- 136 Appendix 2: Synopsis of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem