Working on the Play and the Role: The Stanislavsky Method for Analyzing the Characters in a Drama [Hardcover]

Irina Levin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1992

The Stanislavsky method for analyzing the characters in a drama, systematized for the first time and clearly explained, using the complete text of The Cherry Orchard as illustration. An excellent book, highly useful for actors and directors. --Nicholas Rudall

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An excellent book, highly useful for actors and directors both in its principles and in its detailed analyses of text and subtext. (Nicholas Rudall Court Theatre )

About the Author

Irina Levin worked for many years as an actress, director, and drama teacher in Russia. Since coming to the United States in 1976, she has taught and directed. Igor Levin is a mathematician. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 187 pages
• Publisher: Ivan R Dee (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929587944
• ISBN-13: 978-0929587943
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,889,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great technique, long book, May 13, 2007

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This review is from: Working on the Play and the Role: The Stanislavsky Method for Analyzing the Characters in a Drama (Paperback)

The Levins have given theatre artists a great way to understand and apply Stanislavski's acting technique, most of which is completely explained in the first section. The remaining five sections are largely an in-depth analysis of "The Cherry Orchard," which is not necessarily useful for the artist looking for a more general approach to acting. However, the sum lessons of the book are definitely worth the purchase price, and all those interested in theatre performance would benefit from perusing this book.