Mysticism in the Theatre : What's Needed Right Now.

By:

Block, Tom

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance StudiesPublication details: [Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2022.Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (240 pages)ISBN:

9781003187271
1003187277
9781000543780
1000543781
9781000543773
1000543773

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DDC classification:

809.2

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Contents:

AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter One: Mysticism: The Human ReligionChapter Two: History of Mysticism in TheatreChapter Three: Mysticism in Theatre: What⁰́₉s Needed NowChapter Four: Praxis: Mystical Theatre in ActionIndex

Summary: Mysticism in Theatre introduces theatre-makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence. This unique manner of spiritual inlay allows theatrical presentations to find the height of artistic expression: art at the intersection of our historical moment and the eternal. This study introduces theatre-makers to the history of mystical inspiration within performance work and develops strategies for inserting mystical ideas into their productions. The book ties this model into theatre⁰́₉s history, as mystical ideas and quotes have been inserted into productions from Greek theatre through Shakespeare and into the present day. This book explores how teachings and ideas of specific historical mystical thinkers might influence all aspects of contemporary theatrical productions including writing, directing, acting, stagecraft/set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and choreography.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Books	National Library of India Online Resource	809.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		EBK000032291ENG

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Mysticism in Theatre introduces theatre-makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence. This unique manner of spiritual inlay allows theatrical presentations to find the height of artistic expression: art at the intersection of our historical moment and the eternal. This study introduces theatre-makers to the history of mystical inspiration within performance work and develops strategies for inserting mystical ideas into their productions. The book ties this model into theatre⁰́₉s history, as mystical ideas and quotes have been inserted into productions from Greek theatre through Shakespeare and into the present day. This book explores how teachings and ideas of specific historical mystical thinkers might influence all aspects of contemporary theatrical productions including writing, directing, acting, stagecraft/set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and choreography.

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