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The Actor and His Double: Mime and Movement for the Theatre of Cruelty - Mark V. Rose


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The Actor and His Double: Mime and Movement for the Theatre of Cruelty - Mark V. Rose

 
Description: ISBN 0961608706 / Genre: Music / Stage / Screen / Author: Mark V. Rose / Paperback / 56 Pages / Book is published 1986-01 by Actor ... more
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Newest Review: ... Artaud says that he "used the word cruelty, as he would have used the word life." Dr Mark Rose's book draws ... more

 ... together fifteen points from Artaud's huge collection of writing to create a structure for how an actor should use breathing and movement in the Theatre of Cruelty. Rose is an actor, director and choreographer, who has taught at various colleges and institutes. His background allows him to approach Artaud's work with the aim of producing a practical structure for Artaud's theatre style. It is very reliable, as Rose has extensively referenced his writing, with a lengthy bibliography, including interviews with Frenc...more

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Premium Review The Actor and His Double: Mime and Movement for the Theatre of Cruelty - Mark V. Rose: Simply THE best book about Antonin Artaud's "Theatre of Crue ... (389 words)
by - written on 13/08/09 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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I recently had to write a detailed essay about Antonin Artaud, an influential theatre practitioner, who tried (and failed) to create a style of performance called "The Theatre of Cruelty." in summary, the "theatre of cruelty" was designed to provide spiritual healing through the medium of theatre. Artaud argued that cruelty was a method for healing, as one emerges renewed and refreshed, having faced ones own cruelties. the "theatre of cruelty" is not about being cruel to the audience. Artaud says that he "used the word cruelty, as he would have used the word life." Dr Mark Rose's book draws together fifteen ...  Read the complete review

 

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