Ariane Mnouchkine

<p>Over the last forty years French director Ariane Mnouchkine and her theater collective Le Théâtre du Soleil have devised a form of research and creation that is both engaged with contemporary history and committed to reinvigorating theater by focusing on the actor. Now revised and reissued this volume combines:</p><p>? an overview of Mnouchkine’s life work and theatrical influences</p><p>? an exploration of her key ideas on theater and the creative process</p><p>? analysis of key productions including her early and groundbreaking environmental political piece <i>1789</i> and the later Asian-inspired play penned by Hélène Cixous <i>Drums on the Dam</i>. </p><p>? practical exercises including tips on mask work.</p><p>As a first step toward critical understanding and as an initial exploration before going on to further primary research <b>Routledge Performance Practitioners </b>offer unbeatable value for today’s student.</p>