List of figures
Acknowledgements
Preface to the Second Edition
I BIOGRAPHY IN SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
Introduction
The amateur years: 1863–98
The director dictator: 1891–1906
Round-the-table analysis: 1906–early 1930s 15 The final legacies: 1930s–1938 and beyond
1. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF AN ACTOR PREPARES
Introduction
An Actor Prepares
An Actor’s Work
2. DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE SEAGULL
Introduction
The Seagull’s flight path
The Seagull flies
3. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Introduction
Introduction to ‘round-the-table analysis’ and Stanislavsky’s ‘system’
Introduction to the Method of Physical Actions
Introduction to Active Analysis
Conclusion
A brief glossary of terms
Selected bibliography
Index
Biography
Bella Merlin is Professor of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production, University of California, Riverside.
