This book examines Jacques Copeau, a leading figure in the development of twentieth-century theatre practice, a pioneer in actor-training, physical theatre and ensemble acting, and a key innovator in the movement to de-centralize theatre and culture to the regions.
Noe reissued, Jacques Copeau combines:
an overview of Copeau's life and work
an analysis of his key ideas
a detailed commentary of his 1917 production of Moliere's late farce Les Fourberies de Scapin – the opening performance of his influential New York season
a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Copeau's working methods.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.
By:
Mark Evans,
Mark Evans
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138571716
ISBN 10: 1138571717
Series: Routledge Performance Practitioners
Pages: 188
Publication Date: 12 December 2017
Audience:
College/higher education
,
General/trade
,
Primary
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
THE LIFE OF JACQUES COPEAU The formative years The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier (1913–1917) The Vieux-Colombier in New York (1917–1919) The Company returns and the School re-opens (1919–1924) The retreat to Burgundy – Les Copiaus (1924–1929) Popular theatre, the Comédie-Française, and sacred drama (1929–1949) Le Patron COPEAU’S KEY WRITINGS AND IDEAS The rejuvenation of the theatre The education of the creative actor Popular forms of theatre: ancient, modern and sacred COPEAU’S IDEAS IN PRODUCTION: LES FOURBERIES DE SCAPIN Les Fourberies de Scapin (The Tricks of Scapin) by Molière The play: a synopsis of the plot Why did Copeau choose this play? Staging Rehearsing and acting: the actor’s approach to Les Fourberies de Scapin A different kind of realism Symbolism and Scapin Framing the event Critical reaction Where next: a new commedia? ACROBATS OF THE SOUL: PRACTICAL EXERCISE FOR THE ACTOR Educating the actor: the context Before beginning Physical preparation Improvisation Mask-work The chorus The journey’s end COPEAU’S LEGACY
Mark Evans is Professor of Theatre Training and Education, at Coventry University.
