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Written to work alongside our workshops we have 2 books available Stanislavski in Practice and Theatre in Practice. Both books are published by Routledge and have been used by students and teachers across the world.
Written to work alongside our workshops we have 2 books available Stanislavski in Practice and Theatre in Practice. Both books are published by Routledge and have been used by students and teachers across the world.
To order copies of our books or films simply e-mail info@stanislavskiexp.co.uk with your order and we’ll get them sent out to you and invoice you at your school or college.
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Stanislavski in Practice
Stanislavski in Practice now in it’s second edition, is an unparalleled step-by-step guide to Stanislavski’s System. Author Nick O’Brien makes this cornerstone of acting accessible to teachers and students alike.
The book is used by students, actors and theatre teachers at post 16 and undergraduate level. Stanislavski in Practice supports both the theatre teacher and student as they practically explore the system.
Features include:
- Step by step guide for actors to create a character
- Practical extension work for students to take away from the lesson
- Notes for teachers on how to use material with different age groups
- Exam tips for students based on specific syllabi requirements
- A chapter dedicated to using Stanislavski when rehearsing a text
- A glossary of terms that students of the System will encounter
Theatre in Practice
Theatre in Practice now in its third edition provides students with all of the ‘must have’ Drama skills required for A-Level, International Baccalaureate, BTEC and undergraduate level. Practical, step-by-step exercises and diagrams give access to the key figures and processes central to drama, including:
- Stanislavski, Brecht, Lecoq, Artaud, Berkoff, Bogart and Mitchell
- Complicite, Gecko. Tamasha, The Paper Birds and Sh!t Theatre
- devising theatre
- rehearsing and performing monologues and duologues
- how to approach directing a play
- improvising
Each chapter offers advice for both students and teachers, with notes and follow-on exercises ideal for individual study and practice. Theatre in Practice is a thorough and imaginative resource that speaks directly to students.
Stanislavski in Practice – The Film
Stanislavski in Practice – The Film (Part One) brings the Stanislavski System fully to life for the first time, with over 100 minutes of footage. The film follows a group of seven acting students as they are introduced to the System. Guided by Nick O’Brien, the students undertake a complete course in the System, including:
- Imagination
- Physical tensions
- Free body
- Communication
- Natural silences
- Tempo-rhythm
- Movement and awareness
Each area is explored practically and clearly, with exercises based on those used by Stanislavski in Moscow. As a close companion to O’Brien’s book for school students, Stanislavski in Practice, this DVD focusses on each student’s process of observing, experiencing and learning, as well as on the teacher’s instruction. It provides an invaluable alternative or supplement to reading the book and practicing the exercises in class, in a workshop or at home.
As a step-by-step guide to working with Stanislavski’s System, this is an unparalleled package of resources for anyone looking to become a better actor.
