On Method Acting: The Classic Actor's Guide to the Stanislavsky Technique as Practiced at the Actors Studio

Practiced by such actors of stature as Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Julie Harris, Dustin Hoffman, and Ellen Burstyn (not to mention the late James Dean) the Method offers a practical application of the renowned Stanislavsky technique.

On Method Acting demystifies the "mysteries" of Method acting -- breaking down the various steps into clear and simple terms, including chapters on:

Sense Memory -- the most vital component of Method acting

Improvisation -- without it, the most integral part of the Method is lost

Animal Exercises -- just one way to combat the mental blocks that prevent actors from grasping a character

Creating The Outer Character -- so actors can give the freshness of originality to a role while at the same time living the life of the character

On Method Acting is also an indispensable volume for directors, designers, lighting technicians, and anyone in the dramatic arts interested in creating a believable and realistic effect in their productions.

Author: Edward Dwight Easty
Publisher: Ivy Books
Published: 07/30/1989
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780804105224
ISBN10: 0804105227
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning
- Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Public Speaking & Speech Writing