{"product_id":"the-intercultural-performance-reader-paperback","title":"The Intercultural Performance Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrice Pavis\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat can performers in the West learn from the technical performance traditions of Africa and Asia? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Intercultural Performance Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eopens up a new world of technique for performers. The first ever full-length, fully illustrated manual for practitioners, it provides: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA guide to the physical, vocal and improvisational dynamics of non-Western performance\u003cbr\u003eA new vocabulary with which to interpret plays from around the globe.\u003cbr\u003eGames to use for exploring rhythm, movement, balance, tension and gesture, breathwork, stylisation, and the use of the voice\u003cbr\u003eA practical, hands-on approach to creating vibrant theatrical work \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStudies on intercultural performance are usually written by scholars and researchers. John Martin explains the definition and development of intercultural performance from the perspective of an experienced practitioner. He provides exercises, practical advice, and a clear training process for the inquiring actor or director. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is a process of discovery, carefully written so as to develop understanding and move towards empowerment for the adventurous theatre-maker.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatrice Pavis is Professor at the University of Paris 8. Previous publications include Theatre at the Crossroads of Culture and Dictionnaire du Theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.07 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737057857599,"sku":"9780415081542","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/73d5ea2f2fc8e479ede40fe98deb6b5d.webp?v=1765148708","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-intercultural-performance-reader-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}