Download the fantastic book titled How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today written by Simon Goldhill, available in its entirety in both PDF and EPUB formats for online reading. This page includes a concise summary, a preview of the book cover, and detailed information about "How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today", which was released on 15 September 2020. We suggest perusing the summary before initiating your download. This book is a top selection for enthusiasts of the Performing Arts genre.
Summary of How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today by Simon Goldhill PDF
From the stages of Broadway and London to university campuses, Paris, and the bourgeoning theaters of Africa, Greek tragedy remains constantly in production. This global revival, in addition to delighting audiences, has highlighted both the promise and the pitfalls of staging ancient masterpieces in the modern age. Addressing the issues and challenges these performances pose, renowned classicist Simon Goldhill responds here to the growing demand for a comprehensive guide to staging Greek tragedy today. In crisp and spirited prose, Goldhill explains how Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles conceived their works in performance and then summarizes everything we know about how their tragedies were actually staged. The heart of his book tackles the six major problems facing any company performing these works today: the staging space and concept of the play; the use of the chorus; the actor’s role in an unfamiliar style of performance; the place of politics in tragedy; the question of translation; and the treatment of gods, monsters, and other strange characters of the ancient world. Outlining exactly what makes each of these issues such a pressing difficulty for modern companies, Goldhill provides insightful solutions drawn from his nimble analyses of some of the best recent productions in the United States, Britain, and Continental Europe. One of the few experts on both Greek tragedy and contemporary performance, Goldhill uses his unique background and prodigious literary skill to illuminate brilliantly what makes tragedy at once so exciting and so tricky to get right. The result will inspire and enlighten all directors and performers—not to mention the growing audiences—of ancient Greek theater.
Detail About How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today PDF
- Author : Simon Goldhill
- Publisher : University of Chicago Press
- Genre : Performing Arts
- Total Pages : 255 pages
- ISBN : 022679072X
- Release Date : 15 September 2020
- PDF File Size : 32,9 Mb
- Language : English
- Rating : 4/5 from 21 reviews
Clicking on the GET BOOK button will initiate the downloading process of How to Stage Greek Tragedy Today by Simon Goldhill. This book is available in ePub and PDF format with a single click unlimited downloads.