An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of An Actor Prepares
Book Review: An Actor Prepares to teach us well.
Summary: 5 Stars
An Actor Prepares by Constantine Stanislavski is a great read. This reading in my opinion is the "bible" for all begining actor/actress who wants to learn and understand acting. The book shows the reader the "Stanislavski codes" without the 'how to do' or essay form. The book is more like a journal, filled with stories that teach us, and methods that help us. The book expresses issues such as overacting and mechanical to the heart and real-ness we must put into our characters, to become them, to live them in order to believe them.Book Review: An absolute must for actors!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book covers everything you could ever want to know about acting. If you want to be an actor or actress then all you have to do is read this book, and you're there. This book covers every possible technique you will ever need on the stage! Stanislavski takes on the role as a teacher for his students in this book, but the fact is that he is both the actors and the teacher. He uses the students to ask the questions you are wondering about, and answers them as the teacher. His discriptions are so good that you sometimes wonder if you are really there. The only thing that makes you sure is that he can't give you feedback on your efforts at home. But apart from that it is just like having a very knowledgable teacher of your own, that can answer all the questions you have about acting, and then some. It is an awesome book. A must have for everyone!Book Review: As a working actor, this book serves as my bible.
Summary: 5 Stars
An Actor's Prepares is a teaching book that is written as a story. The theory is within the story. The "story" touches on things like relaxation, movement and concentration. You are one of the students, you learn the same method as the other students in the story. You will progress with them and in the end, you will have the sense on being "private in public". If you are an actor, or thinking of pursuing a career as an actor, this is a MUST READ! I still use this bokk as a guide to get me back on track when I feel that I am slipping in my craft. I love this book because of the way Stanislavski is preserved here. His teaching style shines through. This is the first book in a trilogy of the Stanislavski "Method" My advise for reading this book. Read it slow and digest every individual thought as if it were your last meal. You will learn not only about improving your ability to act, but also come away with a better feeling of who you are as a person, not just as an actor!Book Review: Definitely The Bible for actors.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to buy this book for an acting class I am currently taking in college. If you were to open my book, you'll notice the bright color of my highlighter. It is highly informative and intellectually stimulating for those who want to be actors, or people who are simply interested in acting.Book Review: Essential material for the actor and director
Summary: 5 Stars
An Actor Prepares is a must-read for anyone wanting to pursue theatre. The Stanislavski System is the root for all things theatre and An Actor Prepares is the root of the system. As we follow a Stanislavski student though the class, we acquire the basis skills needed to ferment the acting talent.