Jerzy Grotowski (Routledge Performance Practitioners)

Master director, teacher, and theorist, Jerzy Grotowski's work extended well beyond the conventional limits of performance. Now revised and reissued, this book combines:

• an overview of Grotowski's life and the distinct phases of his work
• an analysis of his key ideas
• a consideration of his role as director of the renowned Polish Laboratory Theatre
• a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to the principles underlying Grotowski's working methods.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.

Contents

• 1. BIOGRAPHY AND CONTEXT
• 2. GROTOWSKI'S KEY WRITINGS
• 3. GROTOWSKI AS DIRECTOR
• Preparations
• The actor's body
• The actor's presence: to see
• Untaming
• Precision
• Coordination and rhythm
• The actor's voice: to listen
• The actor's score: to do
• The actor's partner: to meet
• Afterword