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Modern Theories of Performance

From Stanislavski to Boal

  • Textbook
  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Jane Milling

    1. University of Exeter, UK

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  2. Graham Ley

    1. University of Exeter, UK

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  • A critical assessment of influential texts in the modern history of theatre and performance
    Includes detailed readings of eight leading theatrical practitioners, explaining their ideas and arguments
    Provides a sound introduction to modern theatrical theory and practice for students

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Stanislavski’s Theoretical System

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 1-25

  3. Proposals for Reform: Appia and Craig

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 27-53

  4. The Popular Front: Meyerhold and Copeau

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 55-86

  5. Artaud and the Manifesto

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 87-115

  6. Grotowski and Theoretical Training

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 117-141

  7. Boal’s Theoretical History

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 143-172

  8. Conclusion: From Theoretical Practitioners to Theorized Performance

    • Jane Milling, Graham Ley
    Pages 173-178

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 179-198
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About this book

The modern era in the theatre is remarkable for the extraordinary role and influence of theoretical practitioners, whose writings have shaped our sense of the possibilities and objectives of performance. This study offers a critical exploration of the theoretical writings of key modern practitioners from Stanlislavski to Boal. Designed to be read alongside primary source material, each chapter offers not only a summary and exposition of these theories, but a critical commentary on their composition as discourses. Close scrutiny of the cultural context and figurative language of these important, and sometimes difficult, texts yields fresh insight into the ideas of these practitioners.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Exeter, UK

    Jane Milling, Graham Ley

About the authors

JANE MILLING is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Drama at the University of Exeter.

GRAHAM LEY is Director of taught Postgraduate Studies in the School of Music and Drama at the University of Exeter.

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