Important Quotes by Constantin Stanislavski

In spite of my great admiration for individual splendid talents I do not accept the star system. Collective creative effort is the root of…

— Constantin Stanislavski

It is only when an actor feels that his inner and outer life on the stage is flowing naturally and normally, in the circumstances…

— Constantin Stanislavski

The life of a character should be an unbroken line of events and emotions, but a play only gives us a few moments on…

— Constantin Stanislavski

What is important to me is not the truth outside myself, but the truth within myself.

— Constantin Stanislavski

At times of great stress it is especially necessary to achieve a complete freeing of the muscles

— Constantin Stanislavski

“You can kill the King without a sword, and you can light the fire without a match. What needs to burn is your imagination.”

— Constantin Stanislavski

Create your own method. Don't depend slavishly on mine. Make up something that will work for you! But keep breaking traditions, I beg you.

— Constantin Stanislavski

Remember this practical piece of advice: Never come into the theatre with mud on your feet. Leave your dust and dirt outside. Check your…

— Constantin Stanislavski

Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors.

— Constantin Stanislavski

When you're playing a character who's cruel, look for the places where he's kind. When you're playing a character who is unhappy, look for…

— Constantin Stanislavski

The person you are is a thousand times more interesting than the best actor you could ever hope to be.

— Constantin Stanislavski

All action in theatre must have inner justification, be logical, coherent, and real.

— Constantin Stanislavski