The Stanislavski System

Practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a better actor

This essential guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among acting students and teachers. This updated edition includes a revised section on the subtext of a role, along with detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for decades, including-

. Emotional memory
. Physical actions on stage
. Imagination
. Concentration of attention
. Tempo-rhythm
. Building a character

Designed to create better actors, this guide will put individuals in touch with themselves and increase personal sensitivity.