Describes the role of the imagination in acting, suggests a variety of acting exercises, and discusses psychological gestures, tempo, rehearsal, and the creative process The most authoritive, authentic text of a classic guide to actingIn the four decades since its first publication, Michael Chekhovs To the Actorhas become a standard text for students of the theater. But To the Actoris a shortened, heavily modified version of the great director/actor/teachers original manuscript, andOn the Technique of Acting is the first and only book ever to incorporate the complete text of that brilliant manuscript. Scholars and teachers of Chekhovs technique have hailedOn the Technique of Acting as the clearest, most accurate presentation of the principles he taught Yul Brynner, Gregory Peck, Marilyn Monroe, Anthony Quinn, Beatrice Straight, and Mala Powers, among others.This new, definitive edition of Chekhovs masterful work clarifies the principles outlined inTo the Actor concerning the pivotal role of the imagination in actors understanding of themselves and the roles they play.On the Technique of Acting also expands on Chekhovs previously published work with many unique features, including:Thirty additional exercisesA chapter devoted to screen actingMore thorough explanations of the Psychological Gesture, inner tempo vs. outer tempo, and other key concepts of Chekhovs approachFor actors, directors, and anyone interested in the theater, On teh Technique of Actingis an essential handbook.
