In the 1920s, a colleague of Stanislavski’s, Lee Strasberg, developed his own derivative which today is the preference of Hollywood actors who utilize method acting. Strasberg’s model takes the System further, advocating not only for a utilization of emotional memory … Continue reading →
How does the Meisner Acting Technique differ? Unlike method actors, Meisner actors are trained to work externally, from the outside in. Method actors, on the other hand, work internally, using emotional recall and sense memory exercises. What types of exercises do Meisner … Continue reading →
What is the Stella Adler Acting Method? Adler disagreed with Strasberg’s interpretations and usage of Stanislavski’s system, feeling that emotional recall was a psychologically unhealthy way to approach acting. When she trained with Stanislavski in 1934, she discovered that Stanislavski, too, had changed … Continue reading →
The Stanislavski method or system is a set of techniques used by actors to portray emotions by putting themselves in the place of the character. By applying the 7 Objectives listed below and actor will be able to achieve believable … Continue reading →
When speaking of Acting Methods and their inventors, one has to include all 8 of the following for their contributions to the art on a whole. Each one of the techniques briefly touched on below offer something different in their approach. … Continue reading →
Being CREATIVE is one of the most exciting things we can do! Stretching one’s imagination to go beyond the boundaries of every day and seek out new and meaningful ways to use not just our brain but all of our … Continue reading →
Acting is a passion much like music, painting, race car driving, skydiving etc…we are for some reason drawn to it and long to take part. Many of the lessons, techniques, tips, and tricks I have learned over my 30 plus … Continue reading →
