Building a Character

"Indispensable for the actor, stimulating for the layman."-"The Nation "Anyone who attempts to train actors or to direct plays will find here a great mine of practical wisdom, all informed by Stanislavski's grasp of the art itself."-Francis Fergusson, "Educational Theatre Journal "In (this book) Stanislavski, assuming the reader's familiarity with the 'inner technique', proceeds to study costume and the wearing of costume, bodily movement, voice, speech and the use of language, and tempo and rhythm-- the more external but essential techniques whereby the actor learns to use his physical instrument . . . and he expounds them as only a master can; i.e., with the insight and authority of talent plus expeirence. Anyone who attempts to train actors or to direct plays will find here a great mine of practical wisdom."-Francis Fergusson, "Education Theatre Journal "The chapter on Diction and Singing offers an analysis of basic problems of singing that is unrivaled."-"Musical America