The Lee Strasberg Notes

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Taylor & Francis, 2010 - Performing Arts - 200 pages

The Lee Strasberg Notes reproduces the original teachings of a unique voice in actor training, for the very first time. It is a stunning document in the history and ongoing practice of Strasbergâe(tm)s Method.

Compiled and edited by Lola Cohen, the book is based on unpublished transcripts of Strasbergâe(tm)s own classes on acting, directing and Shakespeare. It recreates his theoretical approach, as well as the practical exercises used by his students, and brilliantly conveys his approach and personality.

The book features Strasbergâe(tm)s teachings on:

âe¢ Training and exercises

âe¢ Characters and scenes

âe¢ Directing and the Method

âe¢ Shakespeare and Stanislavski

âe¢ The theater, acting and actors.

Including a Preface by Anna Strasberg and a Foreword by Martin Sheen, this illuminating book brings the reader closer to Strasbergâe(tm)s own methods than any other, making it a phenomenal resource for students, actors, and directors.

 

Contents

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
PREFACE BY ANNA STRASBERG
NOTE FROM ADAM STRASBERG
NOTE FROM DAVID LEE STRASBERG
FOREWORD BY MARTIN SHEEN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION BY LOLA COHEN
Part 1TRAINING AND EXERCISES
Part 2CHARACTERS AND SCENES
Part 3SCENE CRITIQUES
Part 4DIRECTING AND THE METHOD
Part FiveLEE STRASBERG ON SHAKESPEARE AND STANISLAVSKI
Part 6LEE STRASBERG ON THE THEATER ACTING AND ACTORS
LEE STRASBERG THEATER AND FILM INSTITUTE RECOMMENDED READING ON THEATER
INDEX
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