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In this work the author traces his researches with Grotowski and Strasberg, at the Old Vic in London, and in Nahuatlan and Tibetan theatre to arrive at his design for a unique participatory theatre form. The text also provides a practical guide to the aut
This work investigates the synthesis of diverse global performance traditions and psychological acting techniques to establish a new, participatory theatrical framework known as Anthropocosmic Theatre. The authors, drawing upon their extensive research and practical experience with figures like Grotowski and Strasberg, as well as immersion in Nahuatlan and Tibetan performance rituals, argue for a theatre form that transcends traditional spectator-performer boundaries. By integrating these disparate methodologies, the text proposes a holistic approach to performance that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the human experience and the cosmos.
What You Will Find
Experts in performance studies recognize this text as a specialized resource for practitioners interested in the intersection of ritual and contemporary theatre. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as both a historical record of the authors' research and a manual for experimental performance.
Page Count:
160
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203989511
ISBN-13:
9780203989517
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