This book investigates the practical methodologies and theoretical framework developed by Jerzy Grotowski during his later years of theatrical research. Thomas Richards, a long-time collaborator and protégé of Grotowski, provides an insider's account of the rigorous physical training and creative processes employed at the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski. The text serves as a primary source for understanding the evolution of Grotowski's techniques beyond his earlier, more widely known manifestos.

Experts and theater practitioners recognize this volume as a foundational text for understanding Grotowski's late-career methodology. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which provides a rare, direct look into a highly specialized and influential theatrical tradition.