Staging Ancient Greek plays : a practical guide / Michael Ewans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ewans, Michael, 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greek drama--Modern presentation.

Greek drama.

Physical Description:

ix, 200 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2023.

Summary:

"Merging the theoretical framework with the practical elements of staging an ancient Greek play, this indispensable guide offers directors and actors an excellent starting point for mounting their production. Considering the conditions of ancient Greek performance and the conventions of the Greek theatre, the book examines large questions, including those related to ancient Greek values, myth and the individual ('characterization'), and the gods and fate - all of which must be taken into consideration when approaching a contemporary production. This practical guide also explores with analysed examples, the issues that today's theatre-makers should consider in order to successfully stage ancient Greek drama. These topics include: - choice of translation - setting - costumes - masks - mode of delivery - acting style for both tragedy and comedy - handling of the chorus - solutions to staging Greek drama"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface

Dates

Spelling

Translations

Introduction: Adaptation and interpretation

The original conditions of performance

Values, myth and the individual, the gods and Moira

Performing Greek plays on the modern stage

Glossary of Greek words.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Ewans, Michael, 1946- Staging Ancient Greek plays

ISBN:

9781350381315

9781350381308

1350381306

1350381314

OCLC:

1388566088

Publisher Number:

99995505830