Weaver, Professor Lois
Theatre and Audience
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230210288
- author:
- Weaver, Professor Lois
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Theatre, drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Theatre and Audience by Helen Freshwater explores the complex relationships between performers and their audiences in European and North American theatre from the twentieth to the twenty-first centuries. This thought-provoking analysis examines the ways in which theatre can influence, impact, and transform its viewers. Freshwater draws on a range of examples, including Brecht's epic theatre and the Blue Man Group, to challenge simplistic notions of audience participation and empowerment. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the dynamic between performers and their audiences, shedding light on the power dynamics at play in theatrical encounters. Foreword by Lois Weaver adds an additional layer of insight into this fascinating topic, making Theatre and Audience a valuable resource for anyone interested in the world of theatre and performance.
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