Describes his role in the Alexeiev Circle, the Society of Art and Literature, and the Moscow Art Theatre; his development of what became "method acting"; and hi

This compact, well-illustrated and clearly written book offers an essential guide to the complex and contradictory nature of this master of theatre. Routledge P

Stanislavski’s ‘system’ has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s. His systemati

An Actor’s Work on a Role is Konstantin Stanislavski’s exploration of the rehearsal process, applying the techniques of his seminal actor training system to

This third volume examines the development of a character from the viewpoint of three widely contrasting plays.