Modern Theories of Performance: From Stanislavski to Boal

ISBN-13: 9780333775424 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 198 str.

Jane Milling

Opis

The modern era in the theatre is notable for the influential role of theoretical practitioners whose writings have shaped a sense of the possibilities of performance. This book is a critical exploration of the theoretical writings of key modern theorists from Stanlislavski to Boal. It offers not only a summary of these theories but a critical commentary on their composition as discourses.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

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.