Jacques Copeau (Routledge Performance Practitioners) - Hardcover

Evans, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138571717 ISBN 13: 9781138571716

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

This book examines Jacques Copeau, a leading figure in the development of twentieth-century theatre practice, a pioneer in actor-training, physical theatre and ensemble acting, and a key innovator in the movement to de-centralize theatre and culture to the regions.

Noe reissued, Jacques Copeau combines:

• an overview of Copeau's life and work
• an analysis of his key ideas
• a detailed commentary of his 1917 production of Moliere's late farce Les Fourberies de Scapin – the opening performance of his influential New York season
• a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Copeau's working methods.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Evans is Professor of Theatre Training and Education, at Coventry University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138571717
• ISBN 13: 9781138571716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 188