Stanislavski’s ‘system’ has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s.
Some of the mistranslations have resulted in profound distortions in the way his system.
Until now, readers and students have had to contend with inaccurate, misleading and difficult-to-read English-language versions.
His systematic attempt to outline a psycho-physical technique for acting single-handedly revolutionized standards of acting in the theatre.
Stanislavski’s ‘system’ has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s