Jacques Copeau

<p>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.</p><p>Noe reissued <em>Jacques Copeau</em> combines:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>an overview of Copeau's life and work </li> <p> </p> <li>an analysis of his key ideas </li> <p> </p> <li>a detailed commentary of his 1917 production of Moliere's late farce <em>Les Fourberies de Scapin</em> – the opening performance of his influential New York season </li> <p> </p> <li>a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Copeau's working methods. </li> </ul><p>As a first step towards critical understanding and as an initial exploration before going on to further primary research <strong>Routledge Performance Practitioners</strong> are unbeatable value for today's student.</p>