Modern Theories of Performance
From Stanislavski to Boal
1st Edition
Published on 7. April 2017
198 pages
978-1-350-31834-2 (ISBN)
Description
The modern era in the theatre is remarkable for the extraordinary role and influence of theoretical practitioners, whose writings have shaped our sense of the possibilities and objectives of performance. This study offers a critical exploration of the theoretical writings of key modern practitioners from Stanlislavski to Boal. Designed to be read alongside primary source material, each chapter offers not only a summary and exposition of these theories, but a critical commentary on their composition as discourses. Close scrutiny of the cultural context and figurative language of these important, and sometimes difficult, texts yields fresh insight into the ideas of these practitioners.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-350-31834-2 (9781350318342)
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Persons
JANE MILLING is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Drama at the University of Exeter.
GRAHAM LEY is Director of taught Postgraduate Studies in the School of Music and Drama at the University of Exeter.
GRAHAM LEY is Director of taught Postgraduate Studies in the School of Music and Drama at the University of Exeter.
Content
Preface
Stanislavski's Theoretical System
Proposals for Reform: Appia and Craig
The Popular Front: Meyerhold and Copeau
Artaud and the Manifesto
Grotowski and Theoretical Training
Boal's Theoretical History
Conclusion: From Theoretical Practitioners to Theorized Performance
Notes
Index.
Stanislavski's Theoretical System
Proposals for Reform: Appia and Craig
The Popular Front: Meyerhold and Copeau
Artaud and the Manifesto
Grotowski and Theoretical Training
Boal's Theoretical History
Conclusion: From Theoretical Practitioners to Theorized Performance
Notes
Index.
