| Description |
xii, 152 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Series |
Routledge performance practitioners |
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Routledge performance practitioners.
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| Contents |
1. Biography and Context -- Childhood -- Chekhov at the Maly -- The Moscow Art Theatre -- Chekhov at the second MAT -- The path of the actor -- Exile -- Wandering 1928-35 -- The studios -- The Hollywood years -- 2. Writings on the Technique of Acting -- Imagination and concentration -- The higher ego -- Objective atmosphere and individual feelings -- The actor's body -- The psychological gesture -- Incorporation and characterisation -- 3. Choosing the focus -- The Possessed (1939) -- Twelfth Night (1940) -- Pickwick -- Some thoughts on the rehearsal process -- 4. Practical Exercises -- Crossing the threshold -- Making contact -- Confidence -- Concentration -- Significance -- The four brothers -- Atmosphere -- Actions and qualities -- Archetypal gestures -- Imagination -- Centres -- Archetypes -- Imaginary bodies -- Objectives and the psychological gesture -- Ensemble and group sculptures -- Rehearsal |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Chekhov, Michael, 1891-1955 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Acting.
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| LC no. |
2003004230 |
| ISBN |
0415258782 paperback alkaline paper |
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0415258774 hardback alkaline paper |
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