Acting on Impulse: Reclaiming the Stanislavski Approach: A Practical Workbook for Actors (Methuen Drama)

Acting on Impulse: Reclaiming the Stanislavski Approach: A Practical Workbook for Actors (Methuen Drama)

by JohnGillett (Author)

Synopsis

A manual full of enabling, easing exercises - it will enable you to analyse any scene. The cry of the actor at sea 'I don't know what I'm doing' should, with this book, become a thing of the past' Sam West I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting an introduction to Stanislavksi or Michael Chekhov or acting in general. Matt Peover, LAMDA trainer and theatre director. Contains all the important things that need to be said about learning to act...in an extremely logical and sensible manner. Simon Dunmore, Editor Actor's Yearbook An inspiring and technically thorough practical book for actors that sets down a systematic and coherent process for organic (from the 'inside-out'/experienced emotion) acting. The author offers a step-by-step, Stanislavski-based approach to text, role and performance to be used in everyday work and gathers together in one volume, the essential tools that serve to recreate human experience. A nuts-and-bolts practical guide with exercises for the actor to work through sequentially. Contains a Foreword by Sam West. John Gillett builds on his experience of teaching at drama school level as well as 30 years of acting. This book, by an actor for actors, is a comprehensive, clear and inspirational guide to create a truly real and audience-captivating performance.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 29 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 0713677589
ISBN 13: 9780713677584
Book Overview: Comprehensive, clearly set out, step-by-step actor training: shows you how to engage practically with Stanislavski's teachings Exercises and text examples broken down for the actor Written by an expert drama school teacher and experienced actor with over thirty years of professional knowledge to impart A refreshing new look at the Stanislavski legacy, particularly Michael Chekhov, the role of the imagination and psycho-physical work

Media Reviews
'Plenty of exercises, potted biographies of some of the great teachers and lots of advice for working actors.' The Stage (December 2007)
Author Bio
John Gillett trained in one of the first Stanislavski-based schools in London, the Actors Workshop. He has worked as an actor for thirty-four years, and as an acting teacher and director for over twenty-five of those. As a director and teacher, John has worked for the Actors Centre, East 15, ,Mountview, Rose Bruford College, Italia Conti, and Arts Educational.