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The Stanslavski System |
A method for actors created by Constantine Stanslavski of the Moscow Art Theater. He is called the father of "Naturalism" or "Modern Theater." |
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Given circumstance |
The circumstances of the character given by the author. They are related to setting, relationships, and events in the characters life. |
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Truth and belief |
The unique truth of the theater, which is imaginary. |
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Reality of doing |
The real activities in the world of the piece that are executed truthfully, without mime or "pretending." |
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Imagination |
Imaginary visual images stimulated by the script. |
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Concentration of attention |
The various elements of imagination and reality on which the actor can put his / her attention. An example includes Spheres of Attention. |
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View points |
A method of concentration or attention for the actor created by Anne Bogart of SITI company. |
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Communion |
The connection actor / character has to the given circumstances and the other actors in the scene. |
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Psychophysical gesture |
A gesture that reflects the internal state of the character in an external manifestation. |
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Super-Objective |
The driving motive for all of the characters actions. |
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Adaptation |
Adjustments made in the characters through line of action in the face of obstacles. |
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Through line of actions |
The series of actions taken throughout the characters journey. |
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Inner monologue |
The images, thoughts and feelings the character experiences throughout the journey. |
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A compelling reason to be here now |
A phrase created by Sanford Meisner to build the circumstance to enter a scene. |
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A compelling reason to do it now |
A phrase created by Sanford Meisner to motivate a physical activity. |
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The nine areas of the stage |
Up Stage Center, Up Stage Left, Up Stage Right, Center Stage, Center Stage Left, Center Stage Right, Down Stage Center, Down Stage Left, Down Stage Right. |
