Seagull Theatre Quarterly
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 108
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The Seagull
Author: Anatoly Efros
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-06-27
Total Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 1351241990
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is an insiders’ account of the groundbreaking Moscow production of Chekhov's The Seagull directed by Anatoly Efros in 1966, which heralded a paradigm shift in the interpretation and staging of Chekhov’s plays. It is a unique glimpse behind the curtain of the laboratory of new Russian theatre in the twentieth century. Efros' articles about Chekhov and The Seagull, his diaries, interviews and conversations, and most importantly the original rehearsal records combine to form an in-depth account of of the director and his working process. This is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Chekhov and the history of modern Russian theatre.
Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre
Author: Daniel Meyer-Dinkgrafe
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-05-20
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 1134767870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. All who enjoy the theatre will find their pleasure enhanced and their knowledge extended by this fascinating work of reference. Its distinctive blend of information, analysis and anecdote makes for entertaining and enlightening reading. Hugely influential innovators, household names, and a whole host of less familiar, international figures - all have their lives and careers illuminated by the clear and succinct entries. All professions associated with the theatre are represented here - actors and directors, playwrights and designers. By virtue of the broad range of its coverage, Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre offers a unique insight into the rich diversity of international drama today.
Indian Theatre
Author: Ralph Yarrow
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 070071412X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work discusses why so many western theatre workers have come to India and what they were looking for. It identifies Indian theatre as a site of reappraisal and renewal both in India and in the world of performance.
Performance & Consciousness
Author: Daniel Meyer-Dinkgrafe
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-12-07
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 1134428499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is volume 1, part 4 of the Performing Arts International forum. This collection of essays covers a breadth of topics on the theme of consciousness; addressing the trend of studies trying to put human experience into more concrete, cogent, less poetic and metaphorical terms. Major issues raised by the essays are summarised, and a hypothesis serving as a stimulus for further research and debate is suggested by the volume's conclusion.
Between Tongues
Author: Jennifer Lindsay
Publisher: NUS Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9789971693398
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBetween Tongues takes the subject of performance translation in a completely new direction. While the topic is often discussed in relation to the translation of dramatic texts, such as Shakespeare in Malay, the authors in this collection examine presentations of traditional and contemporary works in Asia in their original languages before audiences who do not share that language. They also discuss translation as a phenomenon inherent to much performance in Asia, particularly in multilingual settings.
Poetics, Plays, and Performances
Author: Vasudha Dalmia
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008-01-09
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 0199087954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses the political and aesthetic concerns of modern Indian theatre, tracing its genealogies, and looking in particular at its appropriation of 'folk' theatre. Starting with the plays of Bharatendu Harishchandra in 1870s Banaras, the book moves forward to Jayshankar Prasad and Mohan Rakesh, landmark figures in the history of modern Indian drama. Dalmia then focuses on the intense urban interaction with folk theatre forms, their politicization in the 1940s and later again in the 1970s. Finally the book maps some of the routes taken by avant-garde women directors since the last decades of the twentieth century. Theatre students, critics, cultural historians, scholars of South Asian theatre, as well as general readers will find the book inspiring.
Mapping South Asia through Contemporary Theatre
Author: A. Sengupta
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-09-11
Total Pages: 235
ISBN-13: 1137375140
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile remapping the region by examining enduring historical and cultural connections, this study discusses multiple traditions and practices of theatre and performance in five South Asian countries within their specific political and socio-cultural contexts.
The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre
Author: Katherine Brisbane
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005-08-16
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 1134929781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume featrues over 250,000 words and more than 125 photographs identifying and defining theatre in more than 30 countries from India to Uzbekistan, from Thailand to New Zealand and featuring extensive documentation on contemporary Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Australian theatre.
Modern Asian Theatre and Performance 1900-2000
Author: Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2014-05-08
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 140817720X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKModern Asian Theatre and Performance 1900 – 2000 is a ground-breaking survey, tracking the advent of modern drama in Japan, India, China, Korea and Southeast Asia. It considers the shaping power of realism and naturalism, the influence of Western culture, the relationship between theatrical modernisation and social modernisation, and how theatre operates in contemporary Asian society. Organised by period, nation and region, each chapter provides: ·a historical overview of the culture; ·an outline of theatre history; ·a survey of significant playwrights, actors, directors, companies, plays and productions. With contributions from an international team of scholars, this authoritative introduction will uniquely equip students and scholars with a broad understanding of the modern theatre histories of Asia.
