Michael Chekhov / Franc Chamberlain.

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Bibliographic Details
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
Main Author:
Chamberlain, Franc
Series:Routledge performance practitioners
Subjects:
Chekhov, Michael, > 1891-1955 > Criticism and interpretation.
Acting.
Format: Book
Michael Chekhov /
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Biography and Context
  • Childhood
  • Chekhov at the Maly
  • The Moscow Art Theatre
  • Chekhov at the second MAT
  • The path of the actor
  • Exile
  • Wandering 1928-35
  • The studios
  • The Hollywood years
  • 2. Writings on the Technique of Acting
  • Imagination and concentration
  • The higher ego
  • Objective atmosphere and individual feelings
  • The actor's body
  • The psychological gesture
  • Incorporation and characterisation
  • 3. Choosing the focus
  • The Possessed (1939)
  • Twelfth Night (1940)
  • Pickwick
  • Some thoughts on the rehearsal process
  • 4. Practical Exercises
  • Crossing the threshold
  • Making contact
  • Confidence
  • Concentration
  • Significance
  • The four brothers
  • Atmosphere
  • Actions and qualities
  • Archetypal gestures
  • Imagination
  • Centres
  • Archetypes
  • Imaginary bodies
  • Objectives and the psychological gesture
  • Ensemble and group sculptures
  • Rehearsal.

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