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Acting/Directing Methods (Fuller): The Assignment

Constantin Stanislavski

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The Details

Research the biography and theory of the influential theater teacher assigned to you.  Compare his or her acting ideas to those of Stanislavski. You need at least 2 reliable, scholarly sources (no Wikipedia please). Please include them in your presentation.

Present your research in a slideshow. It should include at least 6 slides: 1) title page, 2) early life, 3) education & training, 4) experience as teacher OR director, 5) comparison to Stanislavski's technique OR description of directing style & kinds of plays directed,  6) works consulted. Make sure your presentation is clear and creative.

Influential Theater Teachers or Directors

Acting Teachers:

Uta Hagen - Jack

Lee Strasberg - AJ

Anne Bogart - Leo

Sanford Meisner - Beck

Stella Adler - Philip

Contemporary Directors:

Kenny Leon - Ethan 

Sam Gold - Owen

Julie Taymor  - Lorenzo