Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis: Konstantin Stanislavsky, Maria Knebel, and Their Legacy

ISBN-13: 9781350205178 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 248 str.

USA) Carnicke Sharon Marie (USC School of Dramatic Arts

Opis

In the 21st century, actors face radical changes in plays and performance styles, as they move from stage to screen and grapple with new technologies that present their art to ever-expanding audiences. Active Analysis offers the flexibility of mind, body, and spirit now urgently needed in acting. Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis brings to light this timely legacy, born during the worst era of Soviet repression and hidden for decades from public view. Part I unfolds like a mystery novel through letters, memoirs, and transcripts of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s last classes. Far from the authoritarian director of his youth, he reveals himself as a generous mentor, who empowers actors with a brand new collaborative approach to rehearsals. His assistant, Maria Knebel, first bears witness to his forward-looking ideas and then builds the bridge to new plays in new styles through her directing and influential teaching. Part II follows a 21st century company of diverse actors as they experience the joy of applying Active Analysis to their own creative and professional work.

Spis treści

List of Illustrations About the Author Acknowledgements Note on Transliteration and Translation List of Abbreviations of Frequently Cited Sources Preface: To My Readers PART I: The People Behind the Legacy Chapter 1: The Mystery on Leontyevsky Lane Chapter 2: Behind Closed Doors Chapter 3: The Truth Will Out! PART II: Six Lessons in Active Analysis Lesson 1: The Dynamic Principles of Performance Lesson 2: Scene Study through Active Analysis—Shakespeare Lesson 3: Scene Study through Active Analysis—Chekhov Lesson 4: Rehearsing a Play through Active Analysis—Johnson Lesson 5: The System in Active Analysis Lesson 6: Working With Active Analysis in the Real World Appendix: The Lie (2020), a ten minute play by Joan Eyles Johnson Bibliography Index