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~ Richa Schechner (Author) "For the last hundred years or more, Greek tragedy has been understood as an outgrowth of rites celebrated annually at the Festival of Dionysus..." (more)
Key Phrases: konj kaiko, integral audience, orthodox theater, Papua New Guinea, The Performance Group, New York (more...)
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"Schechner's views are usually provocative, his incidental comments are often acute, and he has a commendable gift for making unexpected connections." -- British Journal of Aesthetics


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This cogent and provocative compilation of essays is now a classic text for students of the emergent discipline of performance studies.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; Revised edition (September 7, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 041590093X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415900935
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #982,490 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic work, June 20, 2000
Schechner's Performance Theory marks a watershed in the study of performance. It should be on the bookshelf of anyone concerned with theater, anthropology, or ritual.
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