
The World In An Orange
Making Theatre with Barney Simon
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Published on 7. March 2006
Book
Hardback
376 pages
978-1-58322-711-4 (ISBN)
Description
Barney Simon (1932-1995) was the legendary artistic director, writer, and co-creator ofthe Market Theatre in Johannesburg, one of the most influential and distinguished theatres in South Africa and the world. He workshopped, wrote, and directed unforgettable and pertinent plays in his quest to "hold a mirror up high to society." These works stand as a testament to South Africa's recent history.
Here are 80 testaments from international artists about Barney's often mysterious creative process. Barney was especially known for his famous "orange exercise." Through a single orange,he communicated lessons ofdetail,care, and respect. With full-color illustrations throughout, this is an essential book for students and teachers of theatrical expression, and indeed for anyone who strives to understand their own voice. With the passing of a decade of democracy in South Africa, The World in an Orange is a record of the last years of apartheid and the role of the arts community in bringing it down.
Here are 80 testaments from international artists about Barney's often mysterious creative process. Barney was especially known for his famous "orange exercise." Through a single orange,he communicated lessons ofdetail,care, and respect. With full-color illustrations throughout, this is an essential book for students and teachers of theatrical expression, and indeed for anyone who strives to understand their own voice. With the passing of a decade of democracy in South Africa, The World in an Orange is a record of the last years of apartheid and the role of the arts community in bringing it down.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
2331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58322-711-4 (9781583227114)
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Additional editions

Irene Stephanou | Leila Henriques | Lionel Abrahams
The World in an Orange
Making Theatre with Barney Simon
E-Book
07/2010
Seven Stories Press
€48.99
Available for download
Persons
Written by Irene Stephanou and Leila Henriques; edited by Lionel Abrahams and Jane Fox