Etienne Decroux
is the primary
creator of Corporeal Mime and one of modern theatre’s most charismatic innovators, known for his ground-breaking use of the body as the principal means of expression on stage. This second edition combines:
an overview of Decroux’s life and work
an analysis of Decroux’s
Words on Mime
, the first book to be written about this art
a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Corporeal Mime technique.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research,
Routledge
Performance Practitioners
are unbeatable value for today’s student.