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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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... DIRECTOR Choosing the focus The Possessed ( 1939 ) Twelfth Night ( 1940 ) Pickwick Some thoughts on the rehearsal process 4 PRACTICAL EXERCISES Introduction Crossing the Threshold Making contact Confidence Concentration Significance The.
... DIRECTOR Choosing the focus The Possessed ( 1939 ) Twelfth Night ( 1940 ) Pickwick Some thoughts on the rehearsal process 4 PRACTICAL EXERCISES Introduction Crossing the Threshold Making contact Confidence Concentration Significance The.
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... directors of the century – Stanislavsky, Vakhtangov, Reinhardt and Meyerhold – and his practical advice continues to inspire actors through his writings and through schools devoted to his work in Russia, Lithuania, Holland, Denmark ...
... directors of the century – Stanislavsky, Vakhtangov, Reinhardt and Meyerhold – and his practical advice continues to inspire actors through his writings and through schools devoted to his work in Russia, Lithuania, Holland, Denmark ...
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... director and was unable to feel at ease . He answered all of Stanislavsky's questions mechanically , then , when he was invited to do his audition speech , his collar suddenly snapped and the edges bit into his cheek . Not surprisingly ...
... director and was unable to feel at ease . He answered all of Stanislavsky's questions mechanically , then , when he was invited to do his audition speech , his collar suddenly snapped and the edges bit into his cheek . Not surprisingly ...
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... 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 symbolism to a rhythmical physical theatre ...
... 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 symbolism to a rhythmical physical theatre ...
Contents
WRITINGS ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ACTING | |
CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR | |
PRACTICAL EXERCISES | |
COMING UP TO DATE | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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