| Acting Greek Tragedy Contributor(s): Ley, Graham (Author) |
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ISBN: 085989892X ISBN-13: 9780859898928 Publisher: University of Exeter Press OUR PRICE: $89.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism - Literary Criticism | Drama |
| Dewey: 792.093 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.35 lbs) 255 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acting Greek Tragedy explores the dynamics of physical interaction and the dramaturgical construction of scenes in ancient Greek tragedy. Ley argues that spatial distinctions between ancient and modern theatres are not significant, as core dramatic energy can be placed successfully in either context. Guiding commentary on selected passages from Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides illuminates the problems involved with performing monologue, dialogue, scenes requiring three actors, and scenes with properties. A companion website - actinggreektragedy.com - offers recorded illustrations of scenes from the Workshops. What the book offers is a practical approach to the preparation of Greek scripts for performance. The translations used have all been tested in workshops, with those of Euripides newly composed for this book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ley, Graham: - Graham Ley is professor emeritus of drama and theory at the University of Exeter. |