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Zen and the Art of the Monologue
by Jay SankeyJay Sankey--stand-up comic, magician, and cartoonist--is back with another book for performers. Building on the success of his Zen and the Art of Stand-up Comedy, Jay is moving further into the uncharted wilds of solo performance.
Zenobia: Art Of Success; In The Ruins; Zenobia; Turn Of The Screw
by Nick DearThe Syrian desert. Third century AD. Zenobia, warrior Queen of Palmyra, moves her forces into battle with Aurelian, Emperor of Rome. Meanwhile, her son is engaged in bizarre chemical experiments with Porphyry, a philosophy student with his own secret.A story of love and adventure at the time of the decline of Imperial Rome as Zenobia makes a stand for independence against the Empire.Zenobia was produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at the Young Vic, London, in August 1995.
Zero (Oberon Modern Plays)
by Chris O'ConnellThey're outside. Even if you write down what I tell you and you get the world to read the book, I don't think they'll be bothered. They're not frightened of the truth. What hope have we got? Chaotic, fast, and furious, Zero is the new play from multi award-winning Theatre Absolute. Written by Chris O'Connell, the play is an explosive and anarchic stare at the ethics of torture, and the curse of censorship. Twenty years from now, in the face of a feast of unabated nihilism, hundreds of camps have been built to torture and gain information at any cost, from those who aim to blow apart the rich pickings of a world that is wealthy beyond its dreams.Alex, a translator at Camp Zero, seeks to tell the world of the brutal regime within the camps, and finds his life is suddenly on the line. Survival is paramount, death may be inevitable, but the truth has to be told.Zero toured with Theatre Absolute in 2008.
ZHE [NOUN] Undefined: [noun] Undefined (Oberon Modern Plays)
by Chuck Mike Antonia Kemi Coker Tonderai MunyevuFrom childhood to adulthood and across continents, this poignant and honest piece of theatre follows the lives of two British Africans living at the crossroads of culture, nationality, gender and sexuality. Humorous yet haunting, this story is told by the characters whose lives are healed and celebrated through the experience. ‘ZHE: is a compelling piece of story-telling theatre...evocatively crafted by Chuck Mike. It provokes an understanding of the human condition today – where issues of gender identity remain fraught.’ Jatinder Verma, Artistic Director, Tara Arts, London, UK‘Love ZHE – timely, courageous, imaginative, lovely narrative storytelling – rarely acknowledged, and really significant, specificity of Brit-African experience; Black is beautiful reminder; gender as construct; sex as exciting, wonderfully varied and mysterious…it will ‘explode’ onto stages in the UK – stages anywhere!’ Colin Prescod, Cultural Animator and Chair of the Institute of Race Relations, London, UK‘The play addresses many aspects relevant to clinical psychology, including the intersection of culture, migration, gender and sexuality; the ways stories are told and heard; how our own views, perceptions and experiences influence what we can hear and see; the importance of human connection.’ Dr. Lizette Nolte, Clinical Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Zinnie Harris: Further than the Furthest Thing; Midwinter; How to Hold Your Breath; Meet Me at Dawn
by Zinnie HarrisIn this first collection by Zinnie Harris, Further than the Furthest Thing evokes the fragility of an island community as their way of life is threatened and they must determine their future, while Midwinter opens as a woman steals a dead horse to feed to a child. How To Hold Your Breath tells the story of a woman who sleeps with the devil and defends her belief in love, even as her world collapses around her, and Meet Me at Dawn offers a compelling, allegorical love story that explores the desolating effects of grief.With an introduction by director Dominic Hill.Further than the Furthest Thing'Already has the status of a modern classic.' Lyn Gardner, Guardian'Arguably the greatest tragedy in the Scottish theatrical canon' Mark Brown, TelegraphMidwinter'There is no mistaking her talent' Observer'A stunning metaphor for our time' HeraldHow to Hold Your Breath'Harris's writing is not only wonderfully imaginative, but also beautifully light.' Tribune'Dizzyingly bold . . . pressingly topical and admirably ambitious' Financial TimesMeet Me at Dawn'A twenty-first-century classic' Scotsman'Lyrical, raw and hazy' Sunday Times
Zwischen Antimoderne und Postmoderne: Das deutsche Drama und Theater der Nachkriegszeit im internationalen Kontext
by Wolf Gerhard SchmidtDas deutsche Nachkriegsdrama neu entdeckt. Die umfangreiche Studie untersucht 500 zwischen 1945 und 1961 entstandene Zeitstücke unterschiedlichster Inhalte, Tendenzen und Formen. Thesen vom Schweigen der Dramatik im Nachkriegsdeutschland werden durch diese Bestandsaufnahme einer kritischen Revision unterzogen.
Zwischen Provinz und Staatstheater: Die Institution des Stadttheaters am Beispiel der Augsburger Bühne zwischen 1877 und 2018 (Theater #167)
by Christine Holl-EnzlerBühnen unter der Trägerschaft einer Stadt bilden die überwiegende Grundlage der Theaterstätten im deutschsprachigen Raum. Am Beispiel des Theaters in Augsburg widmet sich Christine Holl-Enzler erstmals einer umfassenden Erörterung der Institution des Stadttheaters. Gleichzeitig geht sie der Frage nach, ob das Stadttheater als Provinzbühne verstanden wird und nimmt außerdem dessen kulturelle Bedeutung für die Stadtgesellschaft in den Blick. Durch das spezielle Verständnis, das Theater als Institution zu begreifen, bieten sich neue Erkenntnisse für Bühnen in der Provinz, denen der Sprung in den Rang eines Staatstheaters gelingen kann.
Zygmunt Molik's Voice and Body Work: The Legacy of Jerzy Grotowski
by Giuliano Campo Zygmunt MolikOne of the original members of Jerzy Grotowski’s acting company, Zygmunt Molik’s Voice and Body Work explores the unique development of voice and body exercises throughout his career in actor training. This book, constructed from conversations between Molik and author Giuliano Campo, provides a fascinating insight into the methodology of this practitioner and teacher, and focuses on his ‘Body Alphabet’ system for actors, allowing them to combine both voice and body in their preparatory process. The book is accompanied by a DVD containing the films Dyrygent (2006), which illustrates Molik’s working methods, Acting Therapy (1976), exploring his role in the Theatre of Participation, and Zygmunt Molik's Body Alphabet (2009). It also includes an extensive photo gallery documenting Zygmunt Molik’s life and work.
Zygmunt Molik's Voice and Body Work: The Legacy of Jerzy Grotowski
by Giuliano Campo Zygmunt MolikOne of the original members of Jerzy Grotowski’s acting company, Zygmunt Molik’s Voice and Body Work explores the unique development of voice and body exercises throughout his career in actor training. This book, constructed from conversations between Molik and author Giuliano Campo, provides a fascinating insight into the methodology of this practitioner and teacher, and focuses on his ‘Body Alphabet’ system for actors, allowing them to combine both voice and body in their preparatory process. The book is accompanied by a DVD containing the films Dyrygent (2006), which illustrates Molik’s working methods, Acting Therapy (1976), exploring his role in the Theatre of Participation, and Zygmunt Molik's Body Alphabet (2009). It also includes an extensive photo gallery documenting Zygmunt Molik’s life and work.