Theatre The Rediscovery of Style and Other Writings [Paperback]

Michel Saint-Denis was one of twentieth century theatres most influential directors and theorists. This book combines his seminal Theatre: The Rediscovery of Stylewith material from Training for the Theatre, newly edited to create a work which moves seamlessly from theory to practice.

• Theatre: The Rediscovery of Stylecollects five of Saint Denis key lectures, given during his time in America, and perfectly encompasses his synergy of classical theatre and modern realism
• Training for the Theatreis a key practical resource for actors, directors and teachers alike. It covers crucial areas such as understanding a plays context, training schedules, improvisation and dealing with stage space, as well as a section on Saint-Denis use of masks in actor training

Theatre: The Rediscovery of Style and Other Writingsbenefits from Jane Baldwins new biographical introduction and annotations, that put Saint-Denis into context for a contemporary audience. It brings a wealth of inspirational material both to the rehearsal space and the classroom.

Prologue: Who Was Michel Saint-Denis?  Part 1: The Classical Theatre  1. The Classical French Tradition: Contradictions and Contributions  Part 2: Classical Theatre and Modern Realism 2. Style and Reality  3. Style and Stylization  4. Style in Acting, Directing, and Designing  5. Training for the Theatre  Part 3: Acting Guidelines. Exerpts from Training for the Theatre  6. Guiding Principles: The Progression of the Training  7. The Actors Techniques: Physical and Vocal Expression  8. The Imaginative Backgroul#Ÿ