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Constantin Stanislavski, born on January 17, 1863, and died on August 7, 1938, was a renowned Russian actor, director, and drama educator. He is considered one of the founders of modern theater and made significant contributions to the fields of acting and directing. Stanislavski's performance system, emphasizing the actor's inner experience and the expression of genuine emotions, has had a profound impact on the world of theater.

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“All action in theatre must have inner justification, be logical, coherent, and real.”

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“The direct effect on our mind is achieved by the words, the text, the thought, which arouse consideration. Our will is directly affected by the super-objective, by other objectives, by a through line of action. Our feelings are directly worked upon by tempo-rhythm.”

Mind Feelings Action Lines Effects Direct Objectives Rhythm Consideration Affected Tempo Direct Effect

Book:Building A Character

Source: Building A Character

“In every physical action, unless it is purely mechanical, there is concealed some inner action, some feelings. This is how the two levels of life in a part are created, the inner and the outer. They are intertwined. A common purpose brings them together and reinforces the unbreakable bond.”

Mind Two Philosophy Feelings Body Action Together Purpose Levels Common Psychology Medicine Senses Concealed Soma Intertwined Unbreakable Common Purpose Levels Of Life Unbreakable Bonds

Book:Creating a Role

Source: Creating a Role

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Born: January 17, 1863
Died: August 7, 1938
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 55

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