Description "An Actor Prepares" is a 1936 guide to acting by Konstantin Stanislavski.
It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author..
Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive.
Contents include: "The First Test", "When Acting Is An Art", "Action", "Imagination", "Concentration", "Of Attention", "Relaxation Of Muscles", "Units And Objectives", "Faith And A Sense Of Truth", "Emotion Memory", "Communion", "Adaptation", "Inner Motive Forces", "The Unbroken Line", "The Inner Creative", "State", etc.
This seminal volume constitutes a must-have for all with an interest in acting and the work of Stanislavski.
Concentrating on preparation, it offers the aspiring Actor or actress tips and instructions on how they should prepare for performances.
This was the first of Stanislavski\'s book on acting.
However, he is most famous for his \'system\' of learning to act, focusing on training, preparation, and technique.
He was himself a highly-esteemed character Actor and directed many successful productions.
Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 - 1938) was an influential Russian theatre practitioner.
Description "An Actor Prepares" is a 1936 guide to acting by Konstantin Stanislavski
