Konstantin Stanislavski Flashcards
What happened in 1863 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
On January 5th 1863, Konstantin Sergeievich Alexeiev was born to possibly the richest family in Russia
What happened in 1877 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1877, when Stanislavski was 14, his father transformed a wing of their country house into a theatre for the entertainment of family and friends. They later build a theatre in their family home too.
What happened in 1884 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1884, he adopted the name Stanislavski in order to keep his activities secret from his family
What happened in 1885 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1885, at 22 years old, Stanislavski enrolled at the Moscow Theatre School but left after 3 weeks, dissatisfied with the training
What happened in 1887 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1887, Stanislavski staged a successful performance of the Russian premiere of ‘The Mikado’ at his family’s home and gained a professional review. Stanislavski’s father gives him permission to continue his career as an actor
What happened between 1888 and 1898 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
Between 1888 and 1898, Stanislavski travels extensively, learning from companies around the world and having considerable success as an actor e.g. as Othello
What happened in 1898 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1898, Chekhov died
What happened in 1917 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1917, The Russian Revolution occurred
What happened from 1922-1923 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
From 1922-1923, The Moscow Art Theatre toured Berlin, Paris and the Unites States to universal acclaim
What happened in 1937 in terms of Stanislavski’s life?
In 1937, Konstantin Stanislavski died
What did Stanislavski believe about theatre being an instrument?
Stanislavski believed that theatre was to be a moral instrument to ennoble the mind and uplift the spirit.
What did Stanislavski believe that theatre should do?
Stanislavski believed that theatre should civilize, increase sensitivity and heighten perception
