| Description |
xliv, 179 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Preface Michael Chekhov's chart for inspired acting -- Imagination and concentration -- The higher ego -- Objective atmosphere and individual feelings -- The actor's body -- The psychological gesture -- Incorporation and characterization -- From script to rehearsal hall -- Composition of the performance -- Four stages of the creative process -- Afterword With Michael Chekhov in Hollywood: For the motion picture and television actor |
| Summary |
Describes the role of the imagination in acting, suggests a variety of acting exercises, and discusses psychological gestures, tempo, rehearsal, and the creative process |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Rev. ed. of: To the actor, 1st Barnes & Noble Books ed. 1985 |
| Subject |
Acting.
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| Author |
Gordon, Mel.
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Powers, Mala, 1931-2007.
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| LC no. |
90055493 |
| ISBN |
0060552670 |
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006096524X (paperback) |
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0062730371 |
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