Collaborative Theatre: Le Theatre du Soleil

by David Williams (Editor)

Overview

Over the past thirty years Ariane Mnouchkine's 'Théâtre du Soleil' has become one of the most celebrated companies in Europe, and Mnouchkine one of its best-known directors. Collaborative Theatre is the first in-depth sourcebook in English on 'Théâtre du Soleil', providing English readers with first-hand accounts of the development of its collectivist practices and ideals.
Collaborative Theatre presents critical and historical essays by theatre scholars from around the world as well as the writings of and interviews with members of le Théâtre du Soleil, past and present. Projects discussed include: 1789, L'Age d'Or, Richard II, L'Indiade and Les Atriades.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415086059
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/04/1999
Series:	Theatre Production Series
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Williams

Table of Contents

List of plates, Acknowledgements, Introduction: A grain of sand in the works: continuity and change at the Théâtre du Soleil, 1 Towards a popular theatre: 1789 (1970), 2 The comedy of our time: L’Age d’Or (1975), 3 An apprenticeship with Shakespeare: Richard II (1981), 4 A modern passion play: L’Indiade (1987), 5 Myth and the contemporary: Les Atrides (1990–1992), Appendix: The Théâtre du Soleil: a chronology, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

'...an important addition to the growing literature on the Theatre du Soleil and a valuable sourcebook.' - Theatre Journal

From the Publisher

Offers an in-depth look at a celebrated, unique theater company. Critical and historical essays by theater scholars, as well as writings and interviews with members of the <^a>tre du Soleil/>, give insight into the development of the troupe's creative processes, collectivist practices, and driving passions. Material is divided into chapters on five key productions over the past 30 years, revealing recurrent concerns and themes of the company, such as the ethics and politics of collaboration, the training of performers, and the role of a director in collective work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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