[Candrama] CFP. The S Word: Stanislavsky and Psychology - 13 November 2024

[Paul Fryer]

*The S Word*, *in partnership with the Department of Theatre Studies, School of 
Performing Arts, University of Malta, presents the symposium:*

*The S Word: Stanislavsky and Psychology*

*Wednesday 13 November 2024*

*This international symposium (online) will bring together scholars and 
practitioners from multiple disciplines to re-examine Stanislavsky's 
'system' from the perspectives of contemporary psychology.**Symposium 
events will take place online.The symposium will act as a springboard 
for the creation of a new edited volume in the /Stanislavsky And.../ 
series of books published by Routledge. *

This symposium invites acting specialists as well as psychologists 
working on creativity and/or performance to identify, investigate, 
articulate and document the links between Stanislavskian methodologies 
and psychology.

‘Stanislavskian’ is taken to include, in addition to the principal 
features of Stanislavsky’s own work, important concepts and practices 
derived from his key followers in both the Eastern (Russian, of course, 
but also Far Eastern or East-European developments) and Western 
traditions.At the same time, and in keeping with the series as a whole, 
the focus will be on the ‘here and now’, not on historical descriptions: 
the symposium does not seek to revisit historical debates or the history 
of the evolution of Stanislavskian concepts in Russia, America or elsewhere.

Equally, we are adopting a broad understanding of psychology, to include 
the major perspectives in contemporary psychological science: 
developmental, individual differences, cognitive, behavioural, 
biological, social, etc.The symposium also invites considerations of key 
Stanislavskian concepts from the psychoanalytic perspective.These 
contributions may consider the perspectives of ‘classical’ 
psychoanalysis (Freudian, Jungian, Kleinian, etc.) as well as those of 
contemporary psychodynamic theory.Finally, the symposium is also open to 
contributions focusing on the work of contemporary psychological 
practitioners, such as clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, 
whose work is evidence-based and informed by scientific psychology (and, 
in some cases, informed by psychoanalysis and/or psychodynamic//theories 
as well), but whose practice may not be reducible to those influences.

Selected contributions will be considered for inclusion in the volume 
/Stanislavsky And Psychology/, which we are currently editing.This 
volume, planned for publication by Routledge in 2026, is part of the 
series /Stanislavsky And…,/ series-edited by Professor Paul Fryer ( 
https://www.routledge.com/Stanislavsky-And/book-series/STAS 
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The symposium invites papers, interviews and panel discussions as follows:

· Papers (20 minutes) · One-to-one discussions between acting 
practitioners and psychologists (30 minutes)· Panels with a minimum of 
three speakers (60 minutes)

Proposals might address, but are not limited to, topics in the following 
broad areas:

*The Psychology of the Actor: *How might contemporary psychological 
perspectives inform our understanding of what it means to be a 
‘Stanislavskian’ actor:what qualities, attitudes or attributes might 
attract someone to a Stanislavskian approach?Which psychological skills 
and processes are involved in fulfilling the role of the actor as 
envisioned and described by Stanislavsky and his followers?Proposals in 
this area might discuss Stanislavskian notions of imagination, 
creativity and talent, concepts such as the ‘inner creative state/mood’, 
‘relaxation’, ‘affective memory’, ‘concentration of attention’, ‘dual 
consciousness’, etc., as well as issues such as accessibility, 
inclusion, and the mental health of the actor in relation to 
Stanislavskian practice.

*The Psychology of Character and Action: *How might contemporary 
psychological perspectives inform, enhance or challenge Stanislavskian 
models of character and/or approaches to dramatic interpretation?  
Proposals in this area might discuss Stanislavskian notions of character 
in relation to psychological theories of personality, motivation, and 
behaviour; or look at methods of script analysis as well as at 
Stanislavskian understandings of ‘actions’, ‘objectives/tasks’ and ‘the 
super-objective/task’.

*The Psychology of the Acting Process: *How might contemporary 
psychological perspectives inform or enhance Stanislavskian processes of 
training, exploration, rehearsal, and performance?  Proposals in this 
area might employ psychological theory and practice to explore 
Stanislavskian concepts such as ‘experiencing’ and ‘tempo-rhythm’, as 
well as practical tools, techniques and exercises, such as ‘affective 
memory’ and ‘active analysis’.

Proposals of not more than 300 words should be accompanied by a brief 
biography, and emailed to the organisers/editors: Professor Vladimir 
Mirodan (*vmirodan at icloud.com* <mailto:vmirodan at icloud.com>) and Dr 
Benjamin Askew (*baskew.workingactiongroup at gmail.com* 
<mailto:baskew.workingactiongroup at gmail.com>) *by* *31 May 2024*.The 
organisers and the Series Editor are keen for contributions to be open 
to established scholars and to new voices alike.

Successful proposals will be confirmed by *30 June 2024*.

Online booking/registration for this event will be available from *15 
September 2024*.

This event is supported by *The Stanislavsky Research Centre* 
(University of Leeds and University of Malta).

-- 
Prof. Paul Fryer PhD, FRSA, FHEA.
Visiting Professor, School of Performance and Cultural Industries, University of Leeds.
Visiting Professor, School of Arts and Creative Industries, London South Bank University.
Hon. Visiting Professor, School of Arts and Digital Industries, University of East London.
Co-Director, The Stanislavsky Research Centre.
Founding Editor, Stanislavski Studies and Series Editor, Stanislavsky And...(Routledge/Taylor & Francis).
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