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An Actor Prepares

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A must-read for aspiring actors, An Actor Prepares is an essential guide to acting and character performance, written by the father of ‘method acting’ Constantin Stanislavski.

First published in 1936, this volume is brimming with inspiring methods for anyone interested in the craft of acting. In the book, Stanislavski teaches the fundamentals of his ‘system’ of learning to act, detailing the essentials of training, preparation and technique, and providing readers with the building blocks of great character acting. The narrative format in which it is written allows for classic techniques to be bought into practice today.

The contents of this volume includes:

    - When Acting is an Art
    - Concentration of Attention
    - Relaxation of Muscles
    - Emotion Memory
    - The Inner Creative State
    - On the Threshold of the Subconscious

Stanislavski is considered the original thinker for the basis of many modern acting techniques and theories, with his method inspiring countless decades of those studying theatre. This edition by Read & Co. Books features an introductory biography of the author and is an essential text for any actor’s library.

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Release dateMar 6, 2013
ISBN9781447489863
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Great book about the method of acting and the way how to create a role.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    It prepares an actor for what's to come and how to handle it, awesome ?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Rated: BI want to read about Stanislavski's method of acting to understand better the challenges our son, Jake, encounters in preparing for a role. He is an accomplished actor. My respect for his craftsmanship has gone way up. So proud of him.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    This book was amazing it really helped me when it comes to understanding acting.
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    ohhh fantastic book from 1 page to 359 every single page teached us a lot,worth for reading
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Articulation of direction was amazing to read and absorb, very helpful even with past theatre training

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Read this book for drama at school and surprisingly loved it!The fiction style of writing intrigued me and i found helped 'stan' get his point across successfully. It made a resonable story despite its content. Would highly recommend it

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Unexpected (by me) format --fictionalized account of one actor's training in Stanislavski's famous "method"