This revised and updated edition of Michael Chekhov includes: a biographical introduction to Chekhov's life, a clear explanation of his key writings, an analysis of his work as a director and a practical guide to Chekhov's unique actor-training exercises. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.
This revised and updated edition of Michael Chekhov includes: a biographical introduction to Chekhov's life, a clear explanation of his key writings, an analysis of his work as a director and a practical guide to Chekhov's unique actor-training exercises. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.
Franc Chamberlain is Professor of Drama, Theatre and Performance at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and the series editor for Routledge Performance Practitioners.
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List of figures Preface to the second edition Acknowledgements I. 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 Introduction The actor's body and psychology Imagination and the incorporation of images Improvisation and ensemble Atmosphere and individual feelings The Psychological Gesture Character and characterisation The higher self and creative individuality 3. CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR Choosing the focus The Possessed (1939) Twelfth Night (1940) Pickwick Some thoughts on the rehearsal process 4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES Introduction 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 AFTERWORD: COMING UP TO DATE The first fifty years The field begins to expand (2004-2009) Towards the future Bibliography Index
List of figures Preface to the second edition Acknowledgements I. 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 Introduction The actor's body and psychology Imagination and the incorporation of images Improvisation and ensemble Atmosphere and individual feelings The Psychological Gesture Character and characterisation The higher self and creative individuality 3. CHEKHOV AS DIRECTOR Choosing the focus The Possessed (1939) Twelfth Night (1940) Pickwick Some thoughts on the rehearsal process 4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES Introduction 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 AFTERWORD: COMING UP TO DATE The first fifty years The field begins to expand (2004-2009) Towards the future Bibliography Index
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