Classical acting
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Classical acting is a traditional type of acting which is centered around the external behavior of the performer. Classical acting differs from newer styles of acting, as it is developed around the ideas of the actor themselves which includes their expression of the body, voice, imagination, personalizing, improvisation, external stimuli, and script analysis. This further places emphasis on an actor's psychological relationship with their part as they 'live' their role in order to create realism.
The origin of classical acting stems from the Russian theatre practitioner Konstantin Stanislavski's who rose to prominence in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Stanislavski created the Stanislavski's System which helps actors create and experience their character.