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Overview
One of the most influential acting teachers in Europe, Jacques Lecoq's work remains relatively obscure to American actors. In this book, Murray explains how Lecoq came to acting from sports, which caused emphasis and exploration focused on the physical rather than the psychological. He explains his techniques and looks at the work of companies created by Lecoq-trained actors, the most famous of which are Theatre de Complicite and Mummenschanz.Synopsis
This text offers a concise guide to the teaching and philosophy of one of the most significant figures in twentieth century actor training. Lecoq's influence on the theatre of the latter half of the twentieth century cannot be overestimated.
This is the first book to combine
• *an historical introduction to his life and the context in which he worked
• *an analysis of his teaching methods and principles of body work, movement
• *creativity, and contemporary theatre
• *detailed studies of the work of Theatre de Complicite and Mummenschanz
• *practical exercises demonstrating Lecoq's distinctive approach to actor training.