Building a Character

This book continues Stanislavski's influential system of acting by examining the imaginative processes at the centre of an actor's craft. Stanislavski deals with the physical realisation of character on stage through tools such as expression, movement and speech. Every theory in the book is tied to practice, making it a handbook to the physical art of acting. It is for actors and directors at all stages of their careers. This edition is in the Bloomsbury Revelations series and marks the 150th anniversary of Stanislavski's birth.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore how imagination and physical tools combine to bring a character to life on stage.
• Learn to use expression, movement and speech as practical tools for realising character.
• Understand how every theory in Stanislavski's system is bound up with acting practice.
• Discover a handbook for the physical art of acting that suits actors and directors at all stages.