The methodology of “active analysis” and the heritage of the Leningrad theatre school: The Third “Knebel readings”
Abstract
The article provides an overview of the annual scientific conference “Knebel Readings”.
In 2022, dedicated to the Leningrad Theatre School, its methodology and educational
process.
The origins of stage methodology are set in the directorial and pedagogical work
of K. S. Stanislavsky, V. I. Nemirovich-Danchenko, E. B. Vakhtangov, V. E. Meyerhold,
in the legacy of A.D. Popov and G.A. Tovstonogov. M.O. Knebel largely determined
the theoretical and pedagogical ways of developing the methodology of the Russian
theatre school in the second half of the 20th century. The work of directors and theatre-teachers of Leningrad in the 50s – 80s of the last century (B.V. Zon, Z.J. Korogodsky,
G.A. Tovstonogov, A. I. Katsman and others) formed the basis of an outstanding phenomenon in the history of the Russian theatre – the Leningrad theatre school, which is still existing
and developing in St. Petersburg.
The report of V.M. Filshtinsky focuses on his personal understanding of the theoretical heritage of Stanislavsky–Nemirovich–Knebel, with whom he conducts a research dialogue in his
new book. N.A. Kolotova, in her speech, made an analysis of methodological principles
of teaching an actor by B.V. Zon (along with a historical report of his pedagogy formation).
V.A. Bogatyrev shared his personal memories of his learning in the group of Z.J. Korogodsky
and outlined the methods of his master, which continued and developed the methodological
system of B.V. Zon.
During the conference, a topical discussion took place. It was initiated by A. A. Barmak.
The disturbing, from his point of view, methodological context of modern conceptual theatre, built by young directors and a new generation of theatre teachers, requires an appeal
to the origins of the method of effective analysis, as well as a careful study of Russian theatre
education.
At the end of the conference, a review of the literary heritage of the Leningrad theatre
school was made.
Keywords
Methodology of acting, M.O. Knebel, B.V. Zon, Z.J. Korogodsky, the skill of the actor,
Leningrad theatre school.
For citation
Akhreev А.V. The methodology of “active analysis” and the heritage of the Leningrad theatre school: The Third “Knebel readings”. Theatre. Fine Arts. Cinema. Music. 2022, no. 3, pp. 175–192.
DOI: 10.35852/2588-0144-2022-3-175-192
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Received: 09.06.2022
Revised: 03.08.2022
Accepted: 13.08.2022