Konstantin Stanislavsky. The Actor's Work on Himself Parts 1 and 2. My Life in Art

The name of Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky is known throughout the world. He revolutionized the performing arts and gifted actors his unique system of mastering the craft, preparing more than one generation of theater and film artists. This publication includes the most interesting chapters for every reader and the most useful for professionals from the works of the greatest theorist of theatrical art, outstanding director, and actor Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky. How to interpret what the playwright has written, how to prepare oneself for going on stage, how to work on a role to hear not the crushing "I don't believe it," but the audience's applause? Stanislavsky truly knew the secrets of success and generously shared them. The book is intended for both those who are trying their hand on stage and a wide audience interested in theater and its history, as well as for anyone who occasionally has to speak in public. After all, Shakespeare was right when he claimed that the whole world is a stage.