Stanislavski in Practice: Exercises for Students - Hardcover

'A very useful, detailed approach to Stanislavksi suitable for students at KS5' – Ali Warren, Teaching Drama

'practical exercises for students to follow to gain understanding of the approaches that Stanislavski took to particular elements of acting' – Ali Warren, Teaching Drama

'Overall the effect is excellent.' – Ali Warren, Teaching Drama

'...in terms of pure acting content, this is a useful resource. Summing Up: Recommended.' – CHOICE, January 2012

‘Your Stanislavski book is like a bible to me.’ – Haymie Thakar, Head of Performing Arts, Uxbridge College, UK

Stanislavski in Practice is an unparalleled step-by-step guide to Stanislavski’s System. Author Nick O’Brien makes this cornerstone of acting accessible to teachers and students alike.

This is an exercise book for students and a lesson planner for teachers on syllabi from Edexcel, WJEC and AQA to the practice-based requirements of BTEC. Each element of the System is covered practically through studio exercises and jargon-free discussion.

Over a decade’s experience of acting and teaching makes O’Brien perfectly placed to advise anyone wanting to understand or apply Stanislavski’s system.

Features include:

• Practical extension work for students to take away from the lesson
• Notes for teachers on how to use material with different age groups
• Exam tips for students based on specific syllabi requirements
• A chapter dedicated to using Stanislavski when rehearsing a text
• A glossary of terms that students of the System will encounter