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About the Book

This pioneering introduction to Stanislavsky's methods and modes of actor training
covers all of the essential elements of his System. Recreating ‘truthful’ behaviour in
the artificial environment, awareness and observation, psychophysical work, given
circumstances, visualization and imagination, and active analysis are all introduced
and explored.

Each section of the book is accompanied by individual and group exercises, forming a full course of study
in the foundations of modern acting.

A glossary explains the key terms and concepts that are central to Stanislavsky’s thinking at a glance.

The book’s companion website is full of downloadable worksheets and resources for teachers and
students.

Experiencing Stanislavsky Today is enhanced by contemporary findings in psychology, neuroscience,

anatomy and physiology that illuminate the human processes important to actors, such as voice and
speech, creativity, mind-body connection, the process and the production of emotions on cue. It is
the definitive first step for anyone encountering Stanislavsky’s work, from acting students exploring
his methods for the first time, to directors looking for effective rehearsal tools and teachers mapping
out degree classes.

Table of Contents
Part One: Experiencing - the elements of acting 1. The Creative Space 2. Elements of Stage
Action 3. The Psychophysical Actor 4. The Given Circumstances 5. Creating and Communicating
Vivid Inner Life 6. Communion and Mutual Influence through Mental Action 7. Communion and
Mutual Influence through Physical Actions 8. Mutual Influence through Verbal Action 9.
Psychophysical Stimulation of Emotions Part Two: Creative Principles in Scene Work 10. The Actor
as Designer of the Role 11. Source Material - Preparatory Analysis and Research about the Play and
Character 12. Active Analysis through Physical Actions

About the Authors

Stephanie Daventry French has directed over 40 productions using Stanislavsky's Active Analysis.
She teaches the Stanislavsky System integrated with many other techniques as head of the Acting
for Theatre, Television and Film track at East Stroudsburg University.

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Philip G. Bennett has been an actor, teacher and director of the Stanislavsky System since 1969 -
Artistic Director of the San Francisco Theatre Academy 1976-1984, the Bennett TheatreLab &
Conservatory 1984-present, and Assistant Artistic Director to Russian emegré teacher, Sonia Moore,
American Stanislavski Theatre, 1969 – 1975.

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