Michael Chekhov

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Routledge, 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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List of figures
WRITINGS ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ACTING
CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
COMING UP TO DATE
Bibliography
Index
Copyright

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About the author (2018)

Franc Chamberlain is Professor of Drama, Theatre and Performance at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and the series editor for Routledge Performance Practitioners.

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