Zbigniew Cynkutis writings constitute invaluable testimony of
his work with Jerzy Grotowski during the theatre of productions
phase and beyond. Cynkutis insights elucidate aspects of the
Laboratory Theatre s praxis and provide a unique perspective on the
questions most often asked about Grotowski. Authored by one of the
Laboratory Theatre s most accomplished actors, this book draws on
long-term theatre research and deep knowledge of the craft of
acting to offer practical advice indispensable to the professional
and aspiring actor alike. The volume offers the English-speaking
reader an unprecedented richness of primary source material, which
sheds new light on the practical work of one of the most
influential theatre directors of the 20th century. Cynkutis voice
is sincere and direct, and will continue to inspire new generations
of theatre practitioners. " "Dominika Laster, Yale University"
Acting with Grotowski: Theatre as a Field for Experiencing Life"
explores the actor-director dynamic through the experience of
Zbigniew Cynkutis, one of Polish director Jerzy Grotowski s
foremost collaborators. Cynkutis s work as an actor, combined with
his later work as a director and theatre manager, gave him a
visionary overview based on precise embodied understanding.
Cynkutis s writings yield numerous insights into the commitment
needed to make innovative, challenging theatre. A central component
of "Acting with Grotowski "is his distinctive approach to training:
Conversations with the Body includes a range of techniques and
approaches to warming up, rehearsing and creating work from a
physical starting point, beautifully illustrated by Bill
Ireland.
The book comprises reflections and practical suggestions on a
range of subjects theatre and culture, improvisation, ethics, group
dynamics, and Cynkutis s vision for the Wroc aw Second Studio. It
contains visual and textual materials from Cynkutis s own private
archive, such as diary entries and letters. "Acting with Grotowski
"demonstrates the thin line that separates life and art when an
artist works with extreme commitment in testing political and
social conditions."
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