To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting by Michael Chekhov (English) Paperback

Description: To the Actor by Michael Chekhov, Mala Powers A perfect handbook for professional and amateur actors and directors. Chekhovs simple and practical exercises are an absolute must for any theatre practitioner. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How does an actor learn to: * Call up emotion? * Develop a character? * Strengthen awareness? These are essential techniques for every actor, and Michael Chekhovs classic work To the Actor explains, clearly and concisely, how to develop them. Chekhovs simple and practical method - successfully used by professional actors all over the world - trains the actors imagination and body to fulfil its potential. This handbook for actors (and directors) has been revised and expanded by Mala Powers. It includes: a previously unpublished chapter on Psychological Gesture, translated into English by the celebrated director Andrei Malaev - Babel; a new biographical overview by Mala Powers; and a foreword by Simon Callow. Back Cover How does an actor learn to:* Call up emotion?* Develop a character?* Strengthen awareness?These are essential techniques for every actor, and Michael Chekhovs classic work To the Actor explains, clearly and concisely, how to develop them. Chekhovs simple and practical method - successfully used by professional actors all over the world - trains the actors imagination and body to fulfil its potential.This handbook for actors (and directors) has been revised and expanded by Mala Powers. It includes: a previously unpublished chapter on Psychological Gesture, translated into English by the celebrated director Andrei Malaev - Babel; a new biographical overview by Mala Powers; and a foreword by Simon Callow. Author Biography Michael Chekhov Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Actors Body and Psychology; Chapter 2 Imagination and Incorporation of Images; Chapter 3 Improvisation and Ensemble; Chapter 4 The Atmosphere and Individual Feelings; Chapter 5 The Psychological Gesture; Chapter 6 Character and Characterization; Chapter 7 Creative Individuality; Chapter 8 Composition of the Performance; Chapter 9 Different Types Of Performances; Chapter 10 How to Approach the Part; Chapter 11 Concluding Notes; Chapter 12 Examples for Improvisation; Review Its greatest virtue is not so much that you cant put it down but that you have to put it down - in order to try it out. - Research in Drama Education To the Actor is by far the best book that I have read on the subject of acting. Actors, directors, writers and critics will be grateful for it. - Gregory Peck Theres this need to continue growth; to expand. For me, Chekhovs system is the most complete. - Robert Davi, interviewed on the set of his TV series, The Profiler Review Quote To the Actor is by far the best book that I have read on the subject of acting. Actors, directors, writers and critics will be grateful for it. - Gregory Peck This new publication of To the Actor should be welcomed by all of us with one of the most universal of Psychological Gestures - open arms. - James Lipton, Producer and host of Inside the Actors Studio. Seen on the Bravo network. Just practicing, even superficially, the first nine exercises in To the Actor , you can find a satisfaction - a living beauty in you ... Chekhov reminds us what a great feast life can be. - Anthony Quinn You have to teach yourself to act but Michael Chekhov will give you the necessary tools - and for me, Psychological Gesture and Centers are extremely valuable They work like a charm. Ive used them all along and still do. - Clint Eastwood While my mother and sister were hiding in the dark and kind of watching me, ya know, hoping I was going to be in the movie business, I turned around and imagined I saw my director making fun of my newly acquired Psychological Gesture from Michael Chekhov. - Jack Nicholson at the 1998 Golden Globe awards (speaking about his first job) Theres this need to continue growth; to expand. For me, Chekhovs system is the most complete. - Robert Davi, interviewed on the set of his TV series, The Profiler With Michael Chekhov acting became more than a profession to me. It became a sort of religion. - Marilyn Monroe, from her book, My Story. Details ISBN0415258766 Author Mala Powers Pages 288 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0415258766 ISBN-13 9780415258760 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 792.028 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780064637077 Translator Andrei Malaev-babel Short Title TO THE ACTOR REV/E 2/E Birth 1891 Death 1955 Edited by Mala Powers Subtitle On the Technique of Acting DOI 10.1604/9780415258760 UK Release Date 2002-05-02 AU Release Date 2002-05-02 NZ Release Date 2002-05-02 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2002-05-02 Alternative 9780415258753 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1101936;

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