Foreword
Anne Bogart
Introduction
Dawn Ingleson
1. A Note on Care
James Thompson
2. An Overview of Meditation & Mindfulness: From Traditional East to Contemporary Uses in the West
Hitendra Solanki
3. A Rescue Mission: Reversing Legacies of Harm in Actor Training
Abigail Killeen
4. The Mindfulness of Meisner: An Answer to the Crisis of Stanislavski’s ‘Experiencing'
Philippe Bosher
5. The ACT of Being Present: Psychological Flexibility and the Art of the Actor
Benjamin Askew
6. The Actor’s Dual Mindfulness: A Journey to Social Cognition
Evi Stamatiou
7. Supporting Mindful Acting and Wellbeing in Actor Training
Elisa Lewis and Edward McGurn
8. Actor training and self-reliance - the authentic voice and kindness
Dawn Ingleson
9. The Importance of Mindfulness in the Actor's Preparation for the Role in Stanislavsky’s System
Inga Romantsova
10. Communion, Mindfulness and the Imaginative Actor
Georgina Sowerby
11. Acting with (Com) Passion: An introduction to Cognitive-Based Compassion Training
Laura Smiley
12. Stanislavsky’s work with the actor from Meditation to Mindfulness
Gabriela Curpan
13. Connection, Creativity and Compassion - Using Our Inner Lives as a Rich Resource – In Conversation
Polly Teale and Dawn Ingleson
14. Mindfulness & Stanislavsky in the rehearsal process - A discussion
David Gilbert, Max Harrison and Dawn Ingleson
Biography
Dawn Ingleson is Head of Creative Producing at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, UK. She was formerly a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of Acting and Performance at London South Bank University (LSBU), has worked as a guest lecturer at Goldsmiths University and was a Producer and the War Horse Education Manager for the National Theatre, London. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
“Stanislavsky and Mindfulness is a compelling antidote to screen-learning, digital isolation and the misconception that Stanislavsky's system is 'trauma-informed'. His commitment to well-being and communion is celebrated in this must-have volume by sincerely mindful practitioners and educators. What a joy!”
Bella Merlin, Actor and Distinguished Professor, University of California, Riverside
“Integrating mindfulness into Stanislavsky’s System facilitates richer, more authentic performances. Whether you’re new to acting or needing a refresher Stanislavsky and Mindfulness brings together the knowledge of a diverse mix of practitioners allowing for a varied and thought-provoking read.”
Golda Rosheuvel, NAACP and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor
“Human interaction, mindfulness and self-care are crucial to the wellbeing of actors in rehearsal, on set and in all areas of practice. Stanislavsky and Mindfulness addresses this and much more, comprehensively. It is essential reading.”
Tom Goodman-Hill, Emmy Award-nominated actor
“Breath and mindfulness not only calms us, fosters our imagination and intuition but connects us to each other and the audience. Stanislavsky and Mindfulness is a powerful instrument and supplies us with oxygen in the pursuit of a shared experience.”
Kate Fleetwood, Tony and Olivier Awards-nominated actor
“Informative, thought-provoking and inspiring, Stanislavsky and Mindfulness is both a deep dive analysis and much-needed practical guide into Stanislavsky’s system and how through that we may hold actors and artists in training mindfully.”
Lisa Spirling, Artistic Director, Theatre Royal Stratford East, London
