Research Guides: Acting: Stanislavsky

American Actors & Stanislavsky

For an excellent introduction to the work of the legendary Russian Konstantin Stanislavsky and his followers, click the link below.

Stanislavsky in America by Mel Gordon
Call Number: Main Collection - 2nd Floor ; 792.028 St24g
Publication Date: 2010

PBS's American Masters website

Books and eBooks

This list is NOT exhaustive and contains only the classic, essential items of Stanislavsky's work. Find more items by and about him by searching "Stanislavsky" as a keyword in the Library Catalog

Actor's Handbook by Constantin Stanislavski
Call Number: 792.028 St24ac
Alphabetical by topic - a great quick definition.
Building a character by Konstantin Stanislavsky
Call Number: 792.028 St24bu
Creating a Role by Konstantin Stanislavsky
Call Number: 792.028 St24c
Stanislavski and the actor by Jean Benedetti
Call Number: 792.028 St24be
Stanislavski in practice : exercises for students by Nick O'Brien
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2011
The Stanislavski system; the professional training of an actor. Digested from the teachings of Konstantin S. Stanislavski by Sonia Moore
Call Number: 792.028 Mo786s

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Method Acting Reconsidered by David Krasner
Call Number: Main Collection - 2nd Floor ; 792.028 Me566k
Publication Date: 2000
This insightful volume explores Method Acting from a broad perspective, focusing on a point of equilibrium between the principles of the Method and its relationship to other theories of performance.