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(University of Huddersfield, UK)
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Following in the footsteps of his renowned teacher Konstantin Stanislavsky, Michael Chekhov’s work as an actor, author and theatre practitioner gave great insight into how to access the creative self. This revised and updated edition of Michael Chekhov includes:

• A biographical introduction to Chekhov’s life

• A clear explanation of his key writings

• An analysis of his work as a director

• A practical guide to Chekhov’s unique actor-training exercises.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today’s student.

List of figures
ix
Preface to the second edition xi
Acknowledgements xiii
1 Biography and Context
1(36)
Childhood
1(2)
Chekhov at the Maly
3(2)
The Moscow Art Theatre
5(13)
Chekhov at the Second MAT
18(1)
The Path of the Actor
19(1)
Exile
20(1)
Wandering 1928--1935
21(6)
The studios
27(5)
The Hollywood years
32(5)
2 Writings on the Technique of Acting
37(52)
Introduction
37(2)
The actor's body and psychology
39(14)
Imagination and the incorporation ot images
53(11)
Improvisation and ensemble
64(2)
Atmosphere and individual feelings
66(9)
The Psychological Gesture
75(3)
Character and characterisation
78(3)
The higher self and creative individuality
81(6)
Conclusion
87(2)
3 Chekhov as Director
89(32)
Choosing the focus
89(2)
The Possessed (1939)
91(21)
Twelfth Night (1940)
112(1)
Pickwick
113(4)
Some thoughts on the rehearsal process
117(4)
4 Practical Exercises
121(30)
Introduction
121(3)
Crossing the Threshold
124(1)
Making contact
125(1)
Confidence
126(2)
Concentration
128(1)
Significance
128(1)
The four brothers
129(5)
Atmosphere
134(2)
Actions and qualities
136(3)
Archetypal gestures
139(3)
Imagination
142(1)
Centres
143(1)
Archetypes
144(1)
Imaginary bodies
145(1)
Objectives and the Psychological Gesture
146(1)
Ensemble and group sculptures
147(1)
Rehearsal
148(3)
AFTERWORD: COMING UP TO DATE
151(8)
The first fifty years
151(4)
The field begins to expand (2004--2009)
155(1)
Towards the future
156(3)
Bibliography 159(8)
Index 167
Franc Chamberlain is Professor of Drama, Theatre and Performance at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and the series editor for Routledge Performance Practitioners.