Over the last forty years, French director Ariane Mnouchkine and her theater collective, Le Th?re du Soleil, have devised a form of research and creation that is both engaged with contemporary history and committed to reinvigorating theater by focusing on the actor. Now revised and reissued, this volume combines: ? an overview of Mnouchkine?s life, work and theatrical influences ? an exploration of her key ideas on theater and the creative process ? analysis of key productions, including her early and groundbreaking environmental political piece, 1789, and the later Asian-inspired play penned by H?ne Cixous, Drums on the Dam. ? practical exercises, including tips on mask work. As a first step toward critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today?s student. | Author: Judith Miller | Publisher: Routledge | Publication Date: Feb 07, 2018 | Number of Pages: 162 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0815386761 | ISBN-13: 9780815386766