Michael ChekhovRoutledge, 2018 M09 21 - 190 pages Following in the footsteps of his renowned teacher Konstantin Stanislavsky, Michael Chekhov’s work as an actor, author and theatre practitioner gave great insight into how to access the creative self. This revised and updated edition of Michael Chekhov includes: • A biographical introduction to Chekhov’s life • A clear explanation of his key writings • An analysis of his work as a director • A practical guide to Chekhov’s unique actor-training exercises. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today’s student. |
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... Meyerhold – and his practical advice continues to inspire actors through his writings and through schools devoted to his work in Russia, Lithuania, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain and the US. His book To the Actor is considered ...
... Meyerhold – and his practical advice continues to inspire actors through his writings and through schools devoted to his work in Russia, Lithuania, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain and the US. His book To the Actor is considered ...
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... Meyerhold . Meyerhold , inspired by the symbolist plays and theories of Maurice Maeterlinck , was interested in the idea of a stylised theatre which emphasised ' atmosphere ' or ' mood ' over naturalistic detail . It is important to ...
... Meyerhold . Meyerhold , inspired by the symbolist plays and theories of Maurice Maeterlinck , was interested in the idea of a stylised theatre which emphasised ' atmosphere ' or ' mood ' over naturalistic detail . It is important to ...
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... Meyerhold (1874–1940): Russian actor and director who was one of the original members of the MAT but who became opposed to Stanislavsky's realist approach. Meyerhold's creative and imaginative explorations were to lead him beyond ...
... Meyerhold (1874–1940): Russian actor and director who was one of the original members of the MAT but who became opposed to Stanislavsky's realist approach. Meyerhold's creative and imaginative explorations were to lead him beyond ...
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... Meyerhold in his ' fantastic realism ' . Vakhtangov had an incredible period of creativity just before he died , directing Michael Chekhov in one of his greatest roles , Erik XIV , as well as major productions of Turandot and The Dybbuk ...
... Meyerhold in his ' fantastic realism ' . Vakhtangov had an incredible period of creativity just before he died , directing Michael Chekhov in one of his greatest roles , Erik XIV , as well as major productions of Turandot and The Dybbuk ...
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... Meyerhold which he called ' fantastic realism ' . Vakhtangov felt that Stanislavsky was too attached to naturalism and missed the significance of theatricality in the theatre , while Meyerhold's fascination with stylised physicality had ...
... Meyerhold which he called ' fantastic realism ' . Vakhtangov felt that Stanislavsky was too attached to naturalism and missed the significance of theatricality in the theatre , while Meyerhold's fascination with stylised physicality had ...
Contents
WRITINGS ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ACTING | |
CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR | |
PRACTICAL EXERCISES | |
COMING UP TO DATE | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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