
Projections FromTwentieth Century Theatre
Synopsis
While twentieth-century theatre experienced numerous changes in terms of the use of various stages and the director-actor-audience relationship, this book adopts an actor-centered approach. Beginning with Stanislavski's Method of Physical Actions, the actor's relationship with his body, the text, and the audience is examined through the lens of Practical Aesthetics, which emerged from the workshops of David Mamet and William H. Macy, as well as the methods of prominent figures such as Brecht, Barba, Meyerhold, Grotowski, Chekhov, and Lee Strasberg. This book is an essential reference for those concerned with the actor's stage presence and those seeking a comprehensive overview of work in this field.