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Mysticism in the Theater

What’s Needed Right Now

Tom Block

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Routledge
29 January 2024
The Arts: General & Reference; History of Art & Design Styles; Performance art; Classical history & classical civilisation; Philosophy
Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
Mysticism in the Theater introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence.

This unique manner of spiritual inlay allows theatrical presentations to find the height of artistic expression: art at the intersection of our historical moment and the eternal. This study introduces theater makers to the history of mystical inspiration within performance work and develops strategies for inserting mystical ideas into their productions. The book ties this model into theatre’s history, as mystical ideas and quotes have been inserted into productions from Greek theatre through Shakespeare and into the present day.

This book explores how teachings and ideas of specific historical mystical thinkers might influence all aspects of contemporary theatrical productions including writing, directing, acting, stagecraft/set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and choreography.
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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
Weight:   453g
ISBN:   9781032034362
ISBN 10:   103203436X
Series:   Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
Pages:   232
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: Mysticism: The Human Religion Chapter Two: History of Mysticism in Theatre Chapter Three: Mysticism in Theatre: What’s Needed Now Chapter Four: Praxis: Mystical Theatre in Action Index

Tom Block is the author of six books, a playwright, 25+ year exhibiting visual artist and Founding Producer of New York City’s International Human Rights Art Festival. His plays have been produced more than two dozen times in New York City.

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