{"product_id":"source-work-for-actors-diane-edgecomb-9781803095165","title":"Source Work for Actors","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn actor delves into the electrifying world of Jerzy Grotowski's Polish Laboratory Theatre.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The legacy of Polish theatre director Jerzy Grotowski comes to life in this personal account of a workshop and intensive with Laboratory Theatre master actor Zbigniew Cynkutis. This volume provides a rare window into the actor training and performance practices of one of the most influential and revolutionary theaters of the twentieth century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing from extensive notes and recordings made during Cynkutis's last workshop in the United States, Diane Edgecomb's \u003ci\u003eSource Work for Actors\u003c\/i\u003e takes us to the heart of the workshop experience from the perspective of a young actor determined to make this process her own. Cynkutis's voice and presence are palpable throughout the book as he guides a group of actors to a deep understanding of his artistic philosophy and craft. Stimulated by a developing series of tasks, Laboratory Theatre training exercises, and Cynkutis's startling demonstrations, the group is challenged to bring their whole selves to the work and to reimagine what is possible in theatre. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This compelling volume bears witness to the power of a deeply visceral form of theater and illustrates why the works of Grotowski and his actors have had such a profound impact on generations of theater artists. It is sure to stimulate students, challenge directors, and inspire innovative work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diane Edgecomb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803095164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803095165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagull Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Diane Edgecomb","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46526442340607,"sku":"9781803095165","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b0604c3a-0808-47ca-9c98-24eb6bbedd11.jpg?v=1737556197","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/source-work-for-actors-diane-edgecomb-9781803095165","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}