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To the actor : on the technique of acting
- Title
- To the actor : on the technique of acting / by Michael Chekhov ; drawings by Nicolai Remisoff.
- Author
- Chekhov, Michael, 1891-1955.
- Publication
- New York : Harper & Brothers, ©1953.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | PN2061 .C54 1953 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xiii, 201 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
- Summary
- This handbook for professional and amateur actors and directors provides simple and practical methods to train actors to quickly and effectively call up emotion, develop characters, and strengthen awareness.
- Subject
- Contents
- The actor's body and psychology -- Imagination and incorporation of images -- Improvisation and ensemble -- The atmosphere and individual feelings -- The psychological gesture -- Character and characterization -- Creative individuality -- Composition of the performance -- Different types of performances -- How to approach the part -- Concluding notes -- Examples for improvisation.
- ISBN
- 0060107553
- 9780060107550
- 0064637077
- 9780064637077
- LCCN
- 52011680
- OCLC
- ocm00331650
- 331650
- SCSB-116920
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library