Abstract
Over the last forty years, French director Ariane Mnouchkine and her theater collective, Le Théâtre du Soleil, have devised a form of research and creation that is both engaged with contemporary history and committed to reinvigorating theater by focusing on the actor. Now revised and reissued, this volume combines: • an overview of Mnouchkine's life, work and theatrical influences • an exploration of her key ideas on theater and the creative process • analysis of key productions, including her early and groundbreaking environmental political piece, 1789, and the later Asian-inspired play penned by Hélène Cixous, Drums on the Dam. • practical exercises, including tips on mask work. As a first step toward critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.
Original language | English (US) |
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Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Number of pages | 162 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351174893 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780815386735 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities