Konstantin Stanislavski and the possibility of a holistic System for actors through I am

Authors

  • Vicente Mahfuz Joner Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brasil

Keywords:

Konstantin Stanislavski, Yoha, Holism

Abstract

This article presents, simultaneously, a systemic and holistic view of acting, exemplified by the concept I am, psychophysical state proposed by Konstantin Stanislavski. Inspired by Yoga, the Russian master combined scientific and spiritual ideals in his experiments; however, even today, we’re still trying to understand the concept of spirituality in his System. The article extends the discussion about the idea of Holism and what would imply a holistic understanding about the Stanislavski System for contemporary actors and researchers.

Author Biography

  • Vicente Mahfuz Joner, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brasil

    Ator e dançarino. Doutorando em Teatro pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Teatro do Centro de Artes da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (PPGT/UDESC). Bolsista da CAPES – Brasil – Programa Doutorado Sanduíche no Exterior (PDSE).

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Published

2018-05-27

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How to Cite

Konstantin Stanislavski and the possibility of a holistic System for actors through I am. PÓS: Journal of the Arts Postgraduation Program at EBA/UFMG, Belo Horizonte, p. 302–313, 2018. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/revistapos/article/view/15622. Acesso em: 19 dec. 2024.