The Imitation Theory Of Actor's Transformation - Couverture souple

Butenko, Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1520130139 ISBN 13 : 9781520130132

Editeur : Independently published, 2016

Synopsis

The Imitation Theory of Actor’s Transformation is a foundational theoretical work at the intersection of acting practice, psychology of art, and theatre pedagogy.

Drawing on decades of professional experience as an actor, director, and teacher, Eduard (Edward) Butenko proposes a systematic explanation of how an actor transforms on stage—not through emotional recall or psychological immersion alone, but through imagination, play, and imitation as a conscious creative mechanism.

At the core of the book lies a clear distinction between embodiment and transformation. Butenko argues that true stage transformation occurs when the actor becomes “other” through imaginative imitation—while remaining aware of the theatrical nature of performance. This process is grounded in psychological principles, including ideomotorics, the psychology of play, and the development of imagination, and is examined through the works of Aristotle, Denis Diderot, Lev Vygotsky, Konstantin Stanislavsky, and Michael Chekhov.

Rather than offering exercises or quick techniques, this book provides a conceptual framework for understanding the actor’s creative process. It analyzes:

• imitation as a psychological and artistic mechanism, not mere mimicry;

• the relationship between imagination, movement, emotion, and rhythm;

• the phenomenon of stage transformation as a form of conscious “re-incarnation”;

• the limits and paradoxes of psychological realism in actor training.

Written for actors, directors, theatre educators, and researchers, The Imitation Theory of Actor’s Transformation is both a theoretical study and a pedagogical manifesto—inviting dialogue rather than prescribing rigid methods.

This book will be of particular value to readers interested in:

• acting theory beyond psychological realism;

• the psychology of artistic creativity;

• stage pedagogy and actor training systems;

• the philosophical and psychological foundations of theatre.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1520130139
• ISBN 13: 9781520130132
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 277
• Éditeur: Butenko Paul
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