Acting: A Handbook of the Stanislavski Method

by Toby Cole (Editor), Lee Strasberg (Introduction)

A Handbook Of The Stanislavski Method by Toby Cole is a comprehensive guide to the famous acting technique developed by Konstantin Stanislavski. The book provides a detailed explanation of the Stanislavski Method, which is based on the idea of emotional memory and aims to help actors create believable and authentic performances. The author covers a wide range of topics, including character development, script analysis, and improvisation. The book also includes practical exercises and techniques that actors can use to improve their craft. A Handbook Of The Stanislavski Method is an essential resource for actors of all levels who want to learn about this influential acting technique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Nonfiction, Theatre, Art

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 1955

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn't finish because it was very long-winded and dull. The old-fashioned writing style made it hard to read. I'd still like to learn more about the Stanislavski method of acting, but maybe from another source that is more reader-friendly.

[Michelle r · Rating 3 out of 5]

A must of Method Actors

[Indira Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really helped me!

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extra 45 pages in the revised edition

the book can be divisive with some people only liking a few things,
others most everything

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book, wonderful written

[Rachel Christie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I stopped reading near the beginning.... Some bits were helpful but it was very boring, couldn't carry on