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Towards a Poor Theatre by Jerzy Grotowski, Eugenio Barba

queerdeleuzean's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

3.75

penofpossibilities's review against another edition

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3.0

Technically i didnt read all of this but fuck you im counting it 😫

angelrojas's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

baumrinr's review against another edition

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5.0

I think every actor should read this.

billytaysay's review against another edition

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3.0

A great text, very insightful. I need to read again before giving a full review!

katrinerenee's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

goblingirlreads's review

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4.0

This book had many beautiful pearls of wisdom for anyone interested in theatre. Grotowski is an inspiration for anyone who believes in theatre just as an artform in general. I believe every aspiring actor should read Grotowski's ten things: the final chapter of this book.
However, if you are not into theatre you will.not.enjoy.this. there were some chapters I skimmed over because it was just lists of exercises that Grotowski did and no matter how interesting a list can be, I don't want to read a book of lists.

this is the first of many Grotowski books I have to read for my research paper. Luckily, I find him interesting. Unluckily, I don't really understand everything he talks about. Hopefully, this paper will turn out well. Until then, here comes more Grotowski reading!
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