Konstantin Stanislavsky

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.