A Formalist Theatre

by Kirby, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780812213348
• ISBN10: 0812213343
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-10-01
• Publisher: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr

Summary

Michael Kirby presents a penetrating look a theater theory and analysis. His approach is analytically comprehensive and flexible, and nonevaluative. Case studies demonstrate this unique approach and record performances that otherwise would be lost.

Author Biography

Michael Kirby is Professor of Performance Studies at New York University. He is an active director, playwright, actor, and author

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Formalist Analysis
Acting and Not-Acting	p. 3
The Structure of Performance	p. 21
Referential and Non-Referential Theatre	p. 32
Style as Perceptual State	p. 52
The Social Context
The Critical Screen	p. 67
The Question of Efficacy	p. 84
Avant-Garde Theatre	p. 96
Structuralist Theatre
The Structuralist Workshop	p. 111
Three Structuralist Performances	p. 121
Structuralist Film	p. 142
Index	p. 153
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