Product Description

The Twentieth Century Performance Reader is the key introductory text to all types of performance. Extracts from fifty practitioners, critics and theorists from the fields of dance, drama, music, theatre and live art make up an essential sourcebook for students, researchers and practitioners. A bestseller since its publication in 1996, this second edition has been fully updated and includes: New writings by practitioners and theorists Notes about each writer A completely new introduction New cross-references. Organised alphabetically, this reader invites cross-disciplinary comparisons. Each piece is fully supplemented by a contextual summary, detailed cross-references and suggestions for further reading. The editors' introductory essay provides an invaluable analysis of the field, and the definitive bibliography offers an essential reference source.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #334182 in Books
• Published on: 1996-03-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Customer Reviews

def a keeper
although its a bit on the expensive side it has information on lots of diffirent practioners sometimes with interviews and experts from lots of diffirent books. i didnt use it much at first but i keep refering back to it everyso offten and its a good start point to get rough ideas of what there methods were and offers further reading as well. a keeper