The Application of the Stanislavski System in Thai Court Drama Learning
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Mixed-methods research is employed to investigate the implementation of the Stanislavski system in the study of Thai court drama. This study investigates the successful application of the Stanislavski method in Thai Court Theater, focusing on its role in enabling actors to portray emotions with accuracy and conviction. Research methods encompass activities including document and literature analysis, comprehensive interviews, observation of Thai Court Theater performances, data assessment, dissemination of academic findings, and clarification of results. The results illustrate that the utilization of Stanislavski’s acting technique amplifies the intensity and genuineness of Thai court dramas learning. Stanislavski enhances the authenticity of a performance. Actors can derive advantages from the act of committing lines and music to memory. Fluid movements and facial gestures. Actors convey emotion by aligning themselves with the tempo and significance of the scene. Understanding character backgrounds and attributes improves performance. It helps to facilitate the process of learning and creating dance choreography. Concentration enables a broad spectrum of focus. The performances take center stage. This method enhances the actors’ gestures, interactions, and relationships with the audience. An individual’s intrinsic motivation lies in comprehending a character’s objectives and employing personal encounters to elicit feelings. “This conveys emotion,” states Stanislavski. Players gain a clearer understanding of their roles when they have a vivid mental image. Vision enhances performance, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Physical activity, procreation, and intentional observation influence individuals’ existence. The Thai court game involves vigorous physical activity while wearing masks and costumes. Consequently, it is crucial to prioritize relaxation and maintain proper breathing. The implementation of Stanislavski’s ideas can aid Thai Court Theater actors in preserving and enhancing their artistic style. These techniques facilitate the discovery of emotional and cultural satisfaction for actors. This study discovered that the utilization of Stanislavski’s techniques enhances the emotional expressiveness of Thai court drama performers.
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This research underscores the potential for reciprocal influence between Thai performance traditions and Western acting methodologies.
“this research underscores the potential for reciprocal influence between thai performance traditions and Western acting methodologies, suggesting avenues for innovative cross-cultural artistic development.”
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The Discussion and Conclusion describes the potential for cross-cultural adaptation by using Stanislavski’s methods to enhance Thai court drama. The Introduction likewise discusses adapting Western techniques to Thai performance. Neither passage describes reciprocal influence in which Thai traditions also shape Western acting methodologies; page numbers are not available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredA study by Phetruchee et al. (2024) found that applying the Stanislavski system to Lakhon Nai enhanced the expressive depth and authenticity of performers in Thai court drama.
“a study by Phetruchee et al. (2024) explored the application of the stanislavski system to Lakhon Nai, a genre traditionally known for its aesthetic refinement and stylised gestures rather than psychological realism.the study found that techniques such as emotional memory, role analysis, and visualisation enhanced the expressive depth and authenticity of performers in thai court drama.”
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Techniques such as emotional memory, role analysis, and visualisation enabled actors to develop a stronger understanding of their characters' internal motivations and emotional lives, contributing to more nuanced portrayals while remaining sensitive to the cultural and artistic context of Thai performance.
“By enabling actors to develop a stronger understanding of their characters' internal motivations and emotional lives, these methods contributed to more nuanced portrayals while remaining sensitive to the cultural and artistic context of thai performance.”
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“…of integration in the opposite direction, wherein Western acting techniques are adapted to enrich traditional thai performance. a study by Phetruchee et al. (2024) explored the application of the stanislavski system to Lakhon Nai , a genre traditionally known for its aesthetic refinement…”
- Authors
- Phetruchee, M., Siriwattanakula, S., & Jirajarupat, P.
- Affiliations
- Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Venue
- International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies
- Published
- 2024-10-30
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 208-220
- ISSN
- 2202-9478 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W4406324237
- Cited by
- 1
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1
- FWCI
- 3.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Locations
- International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- Funders
- Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Visual Arts and Performing Arts › Theatre and Performance Studies
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Visual Arts and Performing Arts › Arts and Performance Studies
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Visual Arts and Performing Arts › Creative Drama in Education
- Keywords
- Stanislavski system, acting technique, emotional expressiveness, actor training, character motivation, choreography
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