Dynamic Acting Through Active Analysis

<p>In the 21st century actors face radical changes in plays and performance styles as they move from stage to screen and grapple with new technologies that present their art to ever-expanding audiences. Active Analysis offers the flexibility of mind body and spirit now urgently needed in acting. <p/> <i>Dynamic Acting through Active Analysis</i> brings to light this timely legacy born during the worst era of Soviet repression and hidden for decades from public view. <p/> Part I unfolds like a mystery novel through letters memoirs and transcripts of Konstantin Stanislavsky's last classes. Far from the authoritarian director of his youth he reveals himself as a generous mentor who empowers actors with a brand new collaborative approach to rehearsals. His assistant Maria Knebel first bears witness to his forward-looking ideas and then builds the bridge to new plays in new styles through her directing and influential teaching. <p/> Part II follows a 21st century company of diverse actors as they experience the joy of applying Active Analysis to their own creative and professional work.</p>