The Theatre Practice of Tadashi Suzuki: A Critical Study with DVD Examples

ISBN-13: 9781408116432 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str.

Paul Allain

Opis

This lively and critical study is an examination of Tadashi Suzuki's work as a unique and vital force in both Japanese and Western theatre, and one of the world's greatest innovators and directors in contemporary theatre. The book explores Suzuki's theatre practice, re-evaluates is work, his development towards an international theatre aesthetic and his impact on performance all over the world. It features a DVD with practical Suzuki Method actor-training examples.

Recenzje

'A lively, critical study of one of the most important innovators, thinkers and directors in contemporary world theatre.' AS Magazine (Amateur Stage) (September 2009)

O autorze

Paul Allain is Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of Kent. He took his doctorate at Goldsmiths, trained in Poland with the Gardzienice Theatre Association, and studied the Suzuki Method. He has worked as Movement Director for the RSC and National Theatre and has published extensively on Polish theatre, Chekhov and actor training. He is currently director of the British Grotowski Project and leading a research collaboration with the Moscow Art Theatre School.