The actor must use his imagination to be able to answer all questions (when, where, why, how). Make the make-believer existence more definite. — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
Stage charm guarantees in advance an actor's hold on the audience, it helps him to carry over to large numbers of people his creative purposes. It enhances his roles and his art. Yet it is of utmost importance that he… — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
What is important to me is not the truth outside myself, but the truth within myself. — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
At times of great stress it is especially necessary to achieve a complete freeing of the muscles — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The person you are is a thousand times more interesting than the best actor you could ever hope to be. — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
All action in theatre must have inner justification, be logical, coherent, and real. — Constantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
