The gap between theory and practice in rehearsal is wide. many actors and directors apply theories without fully understanding them, and most accounts of rehearsal techniques fail to put the methods in context. Systems of Rehearsal is the first systematic appraisal of the three principal paradigms in which virtually all theatre work is conducted today - those developed by Stanislavsky, Brecht and Grotowski. The author compares each system ot the work of the contemporary director who, says Mitter, is the Great Imitator of each of them: Peter Brook. The result is the most comprehensive introduction to modern theatre available.

From Brecht to Stanislavsky, and Barba to Vakhtangov, Fifty Key Theatre Directors covers the life and work of individuals who have been deeply influential to the development of theatre. Its specialist authors combine theory and practice to provide insightful overviews of the individual directors' approaches and their contributions to the field. Accessibly written, with A-Z coverage and guides to further reading, this book is the ideal guide to the world of theatre for both students and the theatre going public.

The gap between theory and practice in rehearsal is wide. many actors and directors apply theories without fully understanding them, and most accounts of rehearsal techniques fail to put the methods in context.
Systems of Rehearsal is the first systematic appraisal of the three principal paradigms in which virtually all theatre work is conducted today - those developed by Stanislavsky, Brecht and Grotowski. The author compares each system ot the work of the contemporary director who, says Mitter, is the Great Imitator of each of them: Peter Brook. The result is the most comprehensive introduction to modern theatre available.

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From Brecht to Stanislavsky, and Barba to Vakhtangov, Fifty Key Theatre Directors covers the life and work of individuals who have been deeply influential to the development of theatre. Its specialist authors combine theory and practice to provide insightful overviews of the individual directors' approaches and their contributions to the field. Accessibly written, with A-Z coverage and guides to further reading, this book is the ideal guide to the world of theatre for both students and the theatre going public.