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The Art of Acting

The Art of Acting

Coquelin, Constant
Irving, Henry
Boucicault, Dion

Hardcover

Acting & AuditioningTheater HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1025281616
ISBN13: 9781025281612
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Art of Acting brings together the insights of three legendary figures of the nineteenth-century stage: Constant Coquelin, Henry Irving, and Dion Boucicault. This compelling collection explores the fundamental principles and technical demands of the actor's craft, offering a unique glimpse into the evolving theories of performance during a transformative era of theater history. Each contributor provides a distinct perspective on the balance between technical precision and emotional authenticity, debating whether the actor should feel the character's emotions or maintain a calculated detachment.

Coquelin, one of France's most celebrated comedic actors, presents his famous arguments on the dual consciousness of the performer, while the iconic British actor-manager Henry Irving responds with a defense of individual genius and poetic expression. Dion Boucicault, the prolific playwright and actor, adds practical observations on the mechanics of stagecraft and audience engagement. Together, these essays serve as a vital historical record of the art form, capturing a period when acting began to be analyzed as a rigorous intellectual discipline.

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