Acting the Essence examines the theory, practice and history of the art of the performer, from the perspective of its inner nature as work on oneself -within, around and beyond the pedagogy of the actor. This book provides tools for a better understanding of the traditional function of the performer's practice, for its ecological renaissance through the use of trance, attention and altered states of consciousness. Reflecting primarily on the legacy of Jerzy Grotowski, a series of reflections on the Stanislavskian lineage of practitioners and related authors help to renovate awareness of the original path traced by the Russian master and to refine some of the ambiguities of contemporary training. In a new media age of image and sound, accompanied by a proliferation of new technologies and means to communicate, emphasised by the COVID-19 crisis, a classical question returns to interrogate us: what is the essence and the principal objective of the work of the performer? Is performing art still necessary? Offering a theoretical advancement of the discipline and an historical overview of relevant practices this book offers insight for university students in Drama, Theatre, and Performance.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032001715
Author Giuliano Campo
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 138g