An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of An Actor Prepares
Book Review: read for class
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a student at the University of Indy. Being a theatre Ed major I must take acting 1. WE have to read all of staislavskis abc books. This one is a great book! It is a bit lsow at teh start but once you get into it you feel as if you too are sitting in the class. If you are an acting studet adn you dont ahve to read it Do so. If you have to you wont regreat the time you set aside to do so. =)Book Review: the fog lifted from my eyes
Summary: 5 Stars
The first in a series of three, an Actor Prepares deals with the inner process/preparation an actor must explore in order to prepare for a role, how to control and stimulate your mind in order to convey the truth of your character. The story is told through the eyes of Kostya, the ex-stenographer who know shorthand, thus enabling him to take notes of the class. The instructor, Tortsov, is Stanislavski in disguise. The book takes you on a journey of the art - acting. From learning about the magic "IF" to learning how to find your super-objective there is something for all in this book. Everything interrelates forming a web of knowledge and tools that you can take with you forever.
When you read it, however, keep in mind what the author said about his books:
"It is not a hand-me-down suit that you can put on and walk off in; or a cook book where all you need to find is the page and there is your recipe. No, it is a whole way of life."
Book Review: well composed
Summary: 4 Stars
this book is quite exciting and an educational experience for the average shmo. i learned alot from this book cause i too am an average shmo. i highly recomend to every joe shmo like me there might be out there. stanislavski not only has an interesting name but also has an interesting way with words that puts words so the reader can understand them. i am done. p.s. two thumbs up! :)