Product Description: Dramaturgy, in its many forms, is a fundamental and indispensable element of contemporary theatre. In its earliest definition, the word itself means a comprehensive theory of "play making." Although it initially grew out of theatre, contemporary dramaturgy has made enormous advances in recent years, and it now permeates all kinds of narrative forms and structures: from opera to performance art; from dance and multimedia to filmmaking and robotics...read more

Product Description: Despite its international influence, Polish theatre remains a mystery to many Westerners. This volume attempts to fill in current gaps in English-language scholarship by offering a historical and critical analysis of two of the most influential works of Polish theatre: Jerzy Grotowski’s ‘Akropolis’ and Tadeusz Kantor’s ‘Dead Class’...read more

Product Description: This is the first English-language anthology of the plays of renowned Polish dramatist, composer, musicologist and graphic designer Boguslaw Schaeffer. Includes: The Monologue for One Actor (1976), Quartet for Four Actors (1979), and Scenario for Three Actors (1987)...read more