Publisher's Synopsis

Michael Chekhov's classic work To the Actor has been revised and expanded by Mala Powers to explain, clearly and concisely, the essential techniques for every actor from developing a character to strengthen awareness.

Chekhov's simple and practical method - successfully used by professional actors all over the world - trains the actor's imagination and body to fulfill its potential.

To the Actor includes a previously unpublished chapter on 'Psychological Gesture', translated into English by the celebrated director Andrei Malaev - Babel; a new biographical overview by Mala Powers; and a foreword by Simon Callow.

This book is a vital text for actors and directors including acting and theatre history students.

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Routledge

Routledge

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415258753
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 792.028
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 222
Weight: 400g
Height: 190mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 27mm