Early Life
What country is he from?
Russia
What is Stanislavski's most used theory?
Obstacles and Tactics.
Did his teaching methods differ across his career?
Yes.
How many full-length novels did Stanislavski write?
2.
Is his traditionally name spelt with a C or a K?
K.
What century was he born in?
1800's
All actions and movements on stage must have a _______?
Purpose.
What did he want actors to do when creating their characters?
He wanted them to create living characters.
Is "Building a Character," a novel that Stanislavski wrote?
Yes.
What position in theatre did Stanislavski often take in his later years? (i.e., actor, stage manager).
Director.
Is Konstantin Stanislavski his real name?
No.
How many sections should script work be divided into?
3.
What is his most common critique to his students?
"I don't believe you."
“Sechenov said our bodies express what we are thinking and experiencing before we are aware of it” What is this phrase saying?
That physicality helps enhance a scene, by almost foreshadowing the emotions that are about to be revealed.
Which famous psychologist is Stanislovski frequently compared to?
Sigmund Freud.
At what age did he begin acting at?
14.
He believed the goal of acting is to...
(Hint: internal vs. external).
Potray an actor's inner parts, rather than their exterior actions.
What is the "art of experiencing?"
It is a system that uses an actor's conscious thought and will in order to activate their sub-conscious.
What does the analysis of a role do?
It helps actors comprehend and execute parts of a role that they may not have an immediate connection to.
What was Tiller's first line in the video?
Imagine.
What year did he pass away?
1938.
What was acting like before Stanislavski?
Presentational.
What are the 7 questions he believed would help a performance?
Who am I?
Where am I?
What time is it?
What do I want?
Why do I want it?
How will I get what I want?
What must I overcome to get what I want?
What are some things you can take note of in a scene that will have great value?
"Facts of the show, sequence of events, and physical relationships between characters."
Was the beginning of the presentation amazing?
Yes.