DOC Jacques Copeau (Routledge Performance Practitioners) by Mark Evans in Arts-Photography

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Part of our successful Routledge Performance Practitioners series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century; this book examines Jacques Copeau; a leading figure in the development of twentieth century theatre practice; a pioneer for work on actor-training; physical theatre and ensemble acting; and a key innovator in the movement to de-centralize theatre and culture to the regions.Presenting the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance; this is the first book to combine:an overview of Copeaus life and work an analysis of his key ideas a detailed commentary of his 1917 production of Molieres late farce Les Fourberies de Scapin ndash; the opening performance of his influential New York season a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Copeaus working methods. As a first step towards critical understanding; and as an initial exploration before going on to further; primary research; Jacques Copeau is unbeatable value for todays student.