What I Learned From Reading "The Method" by Isaac Butler -- Pt. 1

Anyone can call themselves an acting teacher. In 1898 in Moscow that’s exactly what an actor named Constantine Stanislavski did. Stanislavski and his crew came up with what turned out to be the most enduring acting system in the world. And it needs a refresh. Actors are savvier these days. As are audiences. It’s 2024 and we are post-method.Anytime everybody is doing the same thing move in the opposite direction. If the hills are on fire soon come the chanterelles.. Stanislavski was responding to Commedia dell'arte and stayed Victorian performance traditions. 125 years ago The Method — or The System as he called it — was a radical change from the status quo. Now, not so much. We don’t have to get so thinky about things. The truth is in us. We just have to be still and quiet enough for it to come out and show itself. Audit for free my in-person class and see for yourself what an encouraging but no-bullshit approach looks like. Email me at [email protected] Find me on instagram @jasonbrydenofcanadaGo to boldacting.com/classes for more info. Thanks for listening. If you’re feeling it, throw me a 5-star rating. I couldn’t handle anything less. JBThe song used in this podcast is called Sure and it was made by Braak which is electronic and cinematic music made by Øyvind Strand Endal from Norway.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/braak/sureLicense code: AVTXANAUYZXHSHB0 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boldacting.substack.com/subscribe