Konstantin Stanislavsky in Bloomington, MN

As one of the most well-known names in theatre history, Konstantin Stanislavsky’s teachings on actor training have endured throughout the decades, influencing scholars and practitioners even in the present day. This second edition of
Konstantin Stanislavsky
combines:
an overview of Stanislavsky’s life and work, including recent discoveries
an assessment of his widely read text,
An Actor Prepares
(1936) with comparisons to Benedetti’s 2008 translation,
An Actor’s Work
detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of
The Seagull
an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research,
Routledge Performance Practitioners
are unbeatable value for today’s student.