Out line your present understanding of Stanislavski's system

... Laura Hall Out line your present understanding of Stanislavski's system Konstantin Sergeivich Stanislavski was born in 1863 and dies in 1938. He was a Russian actor, director and acting trainer. In 1898 together with Nemirovich- Danchenko, he founded the Moscow Art Theatre. Stanislavski believed that theatre was about working together, he recognized the need to improve the theatre practice of his time and saw actors needed methods to help them act well and consistently. To solve these problems he developed what was later to be called The System. It was a rational process of techniques and exercises designed to train and develop the actor's skills. The areas Stanislavski believed were important to concentrate on included imagination, observation, creativity, physical and vocal skills and intellectual analysis. This system was perfected after thirty years of careful research, analysis and practical application. The main system was divided into two main areas. The first concerned the

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