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JACQUES COPEAU
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| By: |
Mark Evans |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£21.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415354358 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415354356 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 July, 2006 |
| Series: |
Routledge Performance Practitioners |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Jacques Copeau was a leading figure in the development of twentieth century theatre practice and a pioneer for work on actor-training. Examining one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance, this book explores Jacques Copeau in an overview of his work and an analysis of his key ideas and performances. |
| Synopsis: |
Part of our successful Routledge Performance Practitioners series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century, this book examines Jacques Copeau; a leading figure in the development of twentieth century theatre practice, a pioneer for work on actor-training, physical theatre and ensemble acting, and a key innovator in the movement to de-centralize theatre and culture to the regions. Presenting the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance, this is the first book to combine: * an overview of Copeau's life and work * an analysis of his key ideas * a detailed commentary of his 1917 production of Moliere's late farce Les Fourberies de Scapin - the opening performance of his influential New York season * a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Copeau's working methods. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Jacques Copeau is unbeatable value for today's student. |
| Illustrations: |
10 black & white halftones |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |