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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFormer students and teachers at the Sonia Moore Studio of the Theatre, Trauth (theater, Monclair State U., New Jersey) and Stroppel (communications and theater studies, William Paterson U., New Jersey) trace the life of legendary actor trainer Moore (1902-95) and the development of her version of the Stanislavsky system, her teaching method, and her studio. * Reference and Research Book News *
In Sonia Moore and American Acting Training, Suzanne Trauth and Elizabeth Stroppel shine the spotlight on Moore's life, then analyze her texts, research and teaching. Whether or not one agrees with Moore's ideas, this book helps us better understand the driving forces for creating a greater sense of structure for the art of acting. * Stage Directions *
I certainly wouldn't be able to work as hard as I do on parts, or know what I was doing at all. I can't imagine acting any other way if I hadn't studied with Sonia. -- Vincent D'Onofrio
Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1. Sonia Moore's Life: A Tale of Russian Intrigue and Determination Chapter 5 2. Sonia Moore's Context: Professional Acting Training in New York City Chapter 6 3. The Method of Physical Actions: A Russian Revolution Chapter 7 4. Sonia Moore's Books: Interpreting the Stanislavski System for American Actors Chapter 8 5. The History of the Sonia Moore Studio of the Theatre and the American Center for Stanislavski Theatre Art Chapter 9 6. The Evolution of Sonia Moore's Theory at the Studio Chapter 10 7. Sonia Moore's Practice at the Studio Part 11 Conclusion Part 12 Selected Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Authors
