"Stanislavsky's now famous book is a contribution to the Theatre and its students all over the world." Sir John Gielgud An Actor Prepares is the most famous acting training book ever to have been written and the work of Stanislavski has inspired generations of actors and trainers. This edition, now reprinted with a new cover and more accessible price has stood the test of time in acting classes all over the world and was the original English language translation. A classic text for every actors library. Stanislavski deals with the inward preparation an actor must undergo in order to explore a role to the full. He introduces the concepts of the 'magic of' units and objectives, of emotion memory, of the super-objective and many more now famous rehearsal aids. An inspirational book presented in a drama class structure to ignite powerful performances. "An Actor must work all his life, cultivate his mind, train his talents systematically, develop his character; he may never despair and never relinquish this main pupose - to love his art with all his strength and love it unselfishly." Constantin Stanislavski

About the Author

Constantin Stanislavski died in 1938 and is the most influential person in actor training to date. Asco-founder of the Moscow Art Theatre, he developed his theories ofacting. Elizabeth Reynold Hapgood (Translator) - An editor and translatorand Head of the Russian Department at Columbia University worked withStanislavski before he died.

Prizes

The key text on how to develop truthful performances for actorsThe drama class structure helps to make difficult concepts accessibleCharlie Chaplin was reported to have said "Stanislavky's book, An ActorPrepares, helps all people to reach out for big dramatic art. It tellswhat an actor needs to rouse the inspiration he requires for expressingprofound emotions."Reprinted with a new cover at a more accessible priceOne of our Methuen Drama bestsellers

Reviews

'A seminal work for all would-be actors, its lessons have stayed with me beyond the proscenium and throughout my career...' Marketing Bookshelf