About this title: "One of the century's most impressive theatrical manifestos" - Irving Wardle Jerzy Grotowski created the Theatre Laboratory in Opole, South-West Poland, in 1959. His work since then, with a small permanent company, became one of the most potent sources of information for modern actors and directors. This is a record of the ideas that motivated the work of the Theatre Laboratory, and of the company's methods and discoveries.In his Preface Peter Brook writes: "Grotowski is unique. Why? Because no one else in the world, to my knowledge no one since Stanislavski, has investigated the nature of ...
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Description: Acceptable. 1970-Paperback----Used-Acceptable-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780671204143ISBN:0671204149
Description: Very Good. GREAT BOOK! MILD SHELF WEAR & A COUPLE SPINE CREASES ON COVER. LIGHTLY AGED, NAME ON ENDPAGE BUT NO MARKINGS IN TEXT. "Description: "One of the century's most impressive theatrical manifestos"-Irving Wardle Jerzy Grotowski created the Theatre Laboratory in Opole, South-West Poland, in 1959. His work since then, with a small permanent company, became one of the most potent sources of information for modern actors and directors. This is a record of the ideas that motivated the work of ... read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780671204143ISBN:0671204149
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8 1/4 X 5 1/4. Pages are tight, bright & clean. Binding firm and straight. Covers, spine, edges and corners good+. 262 pages. If needed for reference, research, analysis, lucubrations, application or just enjoyment, this is the one. read more
Edition: 4th Printing
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: CLARION BOOK, NY
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780671204143ISBN:0671204149
Description: VG+ 0671204149 SIGNED BY WARNER SHOOK TO FFEP. W. SHOOK DIRECTED & ACTED IN MANY FILMS; MOST NOTABLY MONSTERS, KNIGHTRIDERS, CREEPSHOW, ETC. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Methuen, London, (reprint)
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780413349101ISBN:0413349101
Description: ISBN 0413349101. Softcover, 8vo, 218pp, b/w plates, diagrams. Covers contact covered, name to prelim, near VG. Edited bt Eugenio Barba; preface by Peter Brook. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Theatre Arts Books
Date Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN-13:9780878301553ISBN:0878301550
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780878301553. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: NY Simon & Schuster 1968
Description: Soft cover. Good. 7th Paperback printing. Prior owners name inside otherwise text unmarked. Moisture mark on back cover with some creasing and rubbing. lc 43. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: A Touchstone Book/ Simon And Schuster, New York
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780671204143ISBN:0671204149
Description: John and Mry Condon (Design by) Very Good. Academic, Scholarly, Research. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Previous Owner's Name 262 pp. Tightly bound copy with minimal external weasr. Pen markings on first front end page. read more
Edition: 2 REV ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: A & C BLACK PUBLISHERS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780413349101ISBN:0413349101
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 272 pages. (224 pages) jerzy grotowski created the theatre laboratory in 1959 in opole in south-west poland. his work since then, with a small permanent company, has become a source of interest to many modern directors. this is a record of the ideas that have motivated the work of the theatre laboratory. illustrations, plans edition 2 rev ed (Paperback) read more
Description: Good. 0413327108 Spine creased, worn/torn around edges of cover and corners somewhat. Edges of pages discoloured/a little dirty. Inscribed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, NY
Date Published: 1968
Description: First edition. Very good hardcover with good dustwrapper. First printing. Dustwrapper shelf rubbed. Small tears to dustwrapper spine ends. Remainder mark. Pages clean and tight. Illustrated. Black cloth cover faded. read more
Edition: 1st U.S. Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780671203924ISBN:0671203924
Description: Good in Good jacket. Some water damage, but this doesn't effect the text, only resulting in some rippling to the pages and staining to the jacket, prev. owner name marked out on front endpaper, marginal notation throughout, still a very useable copy. read more
"Outstanding read! Over time, Grotowski has developed this almost mythological mystique as an experimental theatre artist; consequently, many view his theories and techniques with dubiousness and reserve. "Sure, it worked for the Teatr Labortorium, but how the hell can I apply this stuff to my production of 'Guys and Dolls?'"
True, what Grot. and Co. developed through their remarkably empirical studies of the actor's craft are largely unrepeatable. Well, the productions, that is. But it seems that Grot's intention isn't to provide the means to recreate such works as "Akropolis" and "Constant Prince"--Grot's aesthetic is his own. If anything, "Towards and Poor Theatre" provides three things:
a. Theory -- impassioned words on the actor's necessary societal role (actor as shaman, conduit for cross-cultural mythologies, etc.) and Theatre's unique attributes as an aesthetic form and the advantages found therein. b. Exercises -- well-detailed guides to unleashing the actor's voice through resonators and association games, poses and movement-etudes to develop the actor's physical dexterity and strength, etc. c. Production Notes -- "backstage" guides to the work behind some of Grot's most famous productions ("Akropolis," "Dr. Faustus," etc.)
While I loved the essays for their savage sincerity and consideration of the actor's art throughout history, I found the "exercises" section pretty dry. I mean, how many times can you read about the "effectiveness" of a game in which actors run around pretending to be tigers? I don't doubt that these exercises are tried-and-true; it seems that Grot. did a lot to cut-down on the inevitable laugh-factor by instituting rigid rehearsal rules (absolute silence, moratorium on talking about others' work, etc.). In offering actors a incomparably personalized method--grounded in, above all else, discipline--Grotowski has produced a timeless source of inspiration and practical means to improving the sincerity of performance. If you haven't yet, grab this book!"
"In 1950s Poland, Grototwski pioneered the idea of a theatre laboratory as a place where theatre happens through a process of experimentation. This book reveals his experiments as a crux between what we see in contemporary theatre and the rich traditions of theatrical forms from all over the world. From the standpoint of the über-globalized 21st century reader, these experiments may seem less than novel-contemporary theatre and the yoga class happening down the street have a lot in common with what's going on in this book. But given the setting of Grotowski's work (post-war, Eastern Bloc Poland) the title of this book clues us in on the tools that he had. Whereas Brecht sensationalized the concept of "poor theatre" in his Threepenny Opera, Grotowski & Co. lived it. We're talking towards a poor theatre-who could spare the three pennies to even see it? Lucky for me my roomie had this book. Now I have three pennies to spend at the theater."
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