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SoCultures November 2018
India & Russia
His plays urged the viewers to relate more with the characters of the drama. His
plays like “The seagull”, “Heartbreak House”, “Three Sisters” and “The Cherry
Orchard” are memorable
years after years.
They have been staged
many many times all
over the world and been
appreciated and adored
by the likes of
Tennessee Williams,
Bernard Shaw...
Chekhov with Leo
Tolstoy at Yalta, 1900
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Stanislavsky's theory of theater
His theory of theater and the strict ways to coach actors are admired by all. He
advised his actors to “live the role”. He encouraged the actors to evaluate and study
the character, nature and identity of the heroes, realize the similarities of their own
inclinations, behaviors and identity and find the synergies and bring them on in
front of the spectators.
Vsevolod Meyerhold and a special kind of theater
He introduced “Grotesque” and "Biomechanics" terms in the world of theatre.
His methodology of acting and theater involves cumbersome and complex physical
movements, vibrant settings, a combination of dance and circus.
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