Modern Theories of Performance: From Stanislavski to Boal [Paperback]

Jane Milling (Author), Graham Ley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 14, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0333775422 | ISBN-13: 978-0333775424

The modern era in the theatre is notable for the influential role of theoretical practitioners whose writings have shaped a sense of the possibilities of performance. This book is a critical exploration of the theoretical writings of key modern theorists from Stanlislavski to Boal. It offers not only a summary of these theories but a critical commentary on their composition as discourses.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This is a 'concentrated critical analysis' of the rhetoric of these writings about performance...Together with the generic frameworks of the theoretical text (dialogue, manifesto, history, and interview), the often problematic (and on occasion contradictory) operation of the dominant metaphors in each theorist's writing is examined...[This book] should not only stimulate 'further interest and enquiry' in the student but also refresh the perceptions of the experienced scholar.' - Paul Lawley, University of Plymouth, MLR 'The conciseness with which the book deals with very specific practitioners makes for a useful introduction to 1st year students, many of whom may not have studied Drama and Theatre Arts academically.' - Bella Martin, University of Birmingham

About the Author

Jane Milling and Graham Ley are both Lecturers in Drama at the University of Exeter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (March 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333775422
• ISBN-13: 978-0333775424
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,213,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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