- Paperback: 377 pages
- Publisher: Hull-Smithers (March 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0971040117
- ISBN-13: 978-0971040113
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 612 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,186,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In 2005, a DVD, "The Method" was produced to complement this book. The DVD is sold by Amazon, is top quality technically, has a printed and picture menu, and is viewable in other countries.
Reissued and updated with new photos-
The book starts with the historical background, then the chapters move on to a detailed description of actor training and directing. Much of the "Directing" section is based on Elia Kazan among other notable directors and Strasberg.
This book lays out an entire course of training exercises in a most explicit, practical down-to-earth manner for an easy to read understanding of those techniques and procedures used in "Method" acting. The book also offers detailed guidance for actors and directors when working on a role as well as audition techniques for actors and directors.
The book takes the reader through every element of "The Method" and its vocabulary: Relaxation, Concentration, Sense Memory, Affective Memory, Improvisation, Preparing and Learning the Role, Class Scene Studies, Directing, Audition Tips, Theatre Games and Exercises for Youth ,among other valuable information (e.g. Appendices A & B include enlightening information about Stanislavski and Vakhtangov, while Appendix C explains, "Behaviorial Psychology as a Basis for the Method."
The book can be used as a textbook [and is world-wide], but it is also for theatre and film practitioners, as well as for enlightened theatre and film going and the general public.
In her foreword Susan Strasberg wrote, " When I read Lorrie Hull's book, I thought, "My God, she's done it! She's caught so much of the work. She got the answers, wrote them down, used them in her own twelve years of teaching for my father, and then translated it all into an understandable, explicit, practical book that offers valuable tools for any actor {beginner or professional), as well as for writers, directors, and teachers. I'm sure a lot of misconceptions about my father's work will be cleared up by this book...I feel sure that my father, 'Pop,' would be enormously pleased."
[For demonstrations of Method training, see "The Method" DVD and video with William Smithers, Shelley Winters, Martin Landau, and Cloris Leachman-also carried by Amazon)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
L.A. Times" & Shelley Winters recommend this book,
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This review is from: Strasberg's Method As Taught by Lorrie Hull: A Practical Guide for Actors, Teachers and Directors (Paperback)
This book is not only a must for actors, teachers and directors, but is of fascinating interest to film and theatre goers as printed in the "L. A. Times" review:...if you ever wondered how some of our better actors arrived at their skills, this book will provide some answers.On"The Method" video and on Hull Actors Studio brochures, Shelley Winters claims: Lorrie Hull is the only teacher I trust to send students to. Her teaching and book of the method are the best I've seen since Srasberg.Lorrie teaches you how to work deeply with great effect. (and) it's the beginning of very good careers for lots of people." As a longtime owner of the lst publication , and a new owner of the 2004 reissue edition, I can testify that the 2004 edition is more interesting than ever with the updated new pictures and captions illustrating the book's world wide use and acclaim, as well as depicting how well-known artists use the book. Dianne and Lorrie Hull were master teachers at the Paris Stanislavki conference after the book's publication. After attending Hulls' classes, I think the warm, supportive, skillful, creative teaching is also evident on the pages of the book. I heartily agree with the 5 star reviews by Governick of St. Louis and the longtime Actors Studio member. ISBN: 0-9710401-1-7
5.0 out of 5 stars
L.A. Times" & Shelley Winters recommend this book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Strasberg's Method As Taught by Lorrie Hull: A Practical Guide for Actors, Teachers and Directors (Paperback)
This book is not only a must for actors, teachers and directors, but is of fascinating interest to film and theatre goers as printed in the "L. A. Times" review:...if you ever wondered how some of our better actors arrived at their skills, this book will provide some answers.On"The Method" video and on Hull Actors Studio brochures, Shelley Winters claims: Lorrie Hull is the only teacher I trust to send students to. Her teaching and book of the method are the best I've seen since Srasberg.Lorrie teaches you how to work deeply with great effect. (and) it's the beginning of very good careers for lots of people." As a longtime owner of the lst publication , and a new owner of the 2004 reissue edition, I can testify that the 2004 edition is more interesting than ever with the updated new pictures and captions illustrating the book's world wide use and acclaim, as well as depicting how well-known artists use the book. Dianne and Lorrie Hull were master teachers at the Paris Stanislavki conference after the book's publication. After attending Hulls' classes, I think the warm, supportive, skillful, creative teaching is also evident on the pages of the book. I heartily agree with the 5 star reviews by Governick of St. Louis and the longtime Actors Studio member.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of the best...,
By HARRY M GOVERNICK (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Strasberg's Method As Taught by Lorrie Hull: A Practical Guide for Actors, Teachers and Directors (Paperback)
The best technical manual available for an easy to read understanding of those techniques and procedures used in "Method" acting. Extremely rich in detail, laced with dozens of examples and personal anecdotes, this book leaves nothing out as it takes the reader through every element of the "Method" and its vocabulary. Relaxation, Sense Memory, Concentration, Imagination, Substitution, Justification, Animal Exercise, Personal Object, Private Moment, Affective Memory, Song and Dance, Inner Monologue, Narrative Monologue, Speaking Out, Moment-to-Moment, and Subtext are just a few of the terms which Ms. Hull explains with crystal clarity. The book also includes advice to Directors, an exhaustive scene list, a glossary, suggested reading and tons of other valuable information. For those of us who have been blessed to have studied with Lee Strasberg, a man who genuinely cared about the positive growth of the individual actor, and who encouraged honest exploration of all aspects of the actor's art, and for others interested in a complete and accurate manual of Strasberg's work, "Strasberg's Method As Taught by Lorrie Hull" is indispensable. -- TheatrGROUP
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