Working on the Play and the Role: The Stanislavsky Method for Analyzing the Characters in a Drama

by Igor Levin and Irina Levin

Book Overview

The Stanislavsky method for analyzing the characters in a drama, systematized for the first time and clearly explained, using the complete text of The Cherry Orchard as illustration. "An excellent book, highly useful for actors and directors."-Nicholas Rudall.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929587936
• ISBN13: 9780929587936
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great technique, long book

The Levins have given theatre artists a great way to understand and apply Stanislavski's acting technique, most of which is completely explained in the first section. The remaining five sections are largely an in-depth analysis of "The Cherry Orchard," which is not necessarily useful for the artist looking for a more general approach to acting. However, the sum lessons of the book are definitely worth the purchase price, and all those interested in theatre performance would benefit from perusing this book.