Synopses & Reviews
Theory/Theatre: An Introduction provides a unique and engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theory.
Drawing upon examples from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn, to Chekhov, Artaud, Cixous and Churchill, the author examines the specific realities of theatre in order to come to a richer understanding of the relations between performance and cultural theory.
Theory/Theatre: An Introduction is the only study of its kind and will be invaluable reading for new students and scholars of performance studies.
Synopsis
Theory/Theatre is a groundbreaking introduction to the application and relation of literary theory to theatre. The only volume of this kind, Theory/Theatre explores theatre from nine theoretical perspectives: semiotics; phenomenology; deconstruction; psychoanalysis; feminism and gender theory; reader-response; materialism; postmodernism; and post- colonialism. Fortier demonstrates wide-ranging knowledge of the different schools of theoretical discussion, resulting in a lucid and comprehensive introductory reader.
Fortier draws upon a wide range of theatrical examples, ranging from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn to a variety of modern plays and performances including Chekhov, Brecht, Churchill, and Angels in America. Theory/Theatre is essential for a richer understanding of the relationship between theory and theatre.
Synopsis
A unique and engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. Fortier lucidly examines theoretical approaches from semiotics to postcolonial studies and feminist theory.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [170]-186) and index.