EQ + SQ = ST2: a spiritually intelligent approach to actor training. Part two: principles in practice

Abstract

ABSTRACT This article follows on from a previous exploration (published in Vol. 6, # 1, May 2018) into the links between current psychological concepts of emotional and spiritual intelligence and Stanislavskian-based principles; here considering how aspects of both might be integrated into current training programmes. The author starts by outlining some key findings from a recent research project and goes on to answer some of the more challenging questions that might be raised against such an approach, before making recommendations for future exploration of the concepts. Current trainers have a responsibility to prepare students not just to “act well” but also to “work well” and – most importantly – to “live well” and this article continues to explore the question of “how?” introduced in Part One.