An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of An Actor Prepares
Book Review: Opens up an actors eyes to unlimited possibilities
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must have book for any actor,you will grow so much as an actor and person.This book changed my whole viewpoints on how i approach the people i play.Book Review: Opens up an actors eyes to wonderful unlimited things tocome
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is definitely a must have for actors,and will help you in every aspect of acting.I have grown so much and become so much better by reading and studying from this book.Book Review: POOR TRANSLATION OF A GREAT MAN
Summary: 4 Stars
It cannot be doubted that Stanislavki's Trilogy is a must for any aspiring actor. Stanislavki was the pioneer in creating a coherent system of practices and concepts to aid in strengthening the art of acting. I would, however, advise anyone who has not yet read the book to be cautious. It is important to understand that Hapgood's translation is sketchy in places, and tends to run around in cirlcles. As a supplement to this book, I would recommend reading Sonia Moore's The Stanislavski System. She worked directly with Stanislavski and understands his system much better than E. Hapgood. Not that the books vagueness is all her fault. It seems that Stanislavki goes to great lengths to explain things that are, nowadays, common sense. He certainly wasn't the first to ever think of these concepts; he was merely the first to organize them and give them names. Much of what is contained in this book is merely a modernized translation of Hamlet's "Speak the speech I pray you". The Magic If is simply a codefied means of make believe. That is fundamentally what it all boils down to. I relished the situation of the student and teacher realationship, and did find myself growing and evolving with him. It really makes you think of acting in a whole new perspective. But, as with any method, you must be cautious to use only what works for you. There is a common desire to make An Actor Prepares the bible of all actors. I won't argue that Stanislavski's system is the basis of almost all other methods that have risen in the last century, but there are other effective texts available. Respect of Acting and To the Actor, to name a couple. Don't just read Stanislavski; read several to help put it all in perspective. Acting books are so pompous, byenlarge, and you have to wade through a lot of self-hype and nonsense. That is one thing I really appreciated about his trilogy; they are without ego. Also, for anyone interested in a truly off the wall acting text, read The Inner Game of Tennis. It's literally found in the Sports section, but it's teachings are every bit as relevant to the art of acting as they are to sport psychology. Take my word for it. And the best thing about it is that you don't have to listen to any snooty actors talking about how great they are.Book Review: The grand master does it agin
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes! This is the best acting book in the world. The Bible. Any actor worth their salt should love this book,Book Review: The greates acting book ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I hated reading acting books, because most of them teach us how to conform to other actors. But I read this one at the recommendation of a verrry smart friend, and I learned so much more from it about characterization than I could have without it. A great book.