Theatrical Consciousness
Investigating late imperial Russian and early Soviet modernism's reinvention of the actor In this wide-ranging study, Alisa Ballard Lin argues that Russian theatrical theory and practice contributed to a broad pre- and postrevolutionary discourse about the mind, profoundly reshaping concepts of consciousness, perception, identity, and the constitution of the subject. Theatrical Consciousness: The Actor's Mind in Russian Modernism examines efforts in Russian theater--from around the turn of the century through the mid-1930s--to stimulate, train, imagine, and ultimately understand the actor's, as well as the spectator's, mind. Discussing key figures of the period, including Nikolai Evreinov, Konstantin Stanislavsky, Vsevolod Meyerhold, and Alexander Tairov, Lin identifies an underappreciated dimension of humanism within Russian modernism: a humanism that resisted the pressures of an increasingly technologized, industrialized, and politicized modernity that challenged the place of the human within it.
Undesirability and Her Sisters
How Black women's visual work functions in an era of new racial and gender meaning In the wake of contemporary art's post-Black turn and the mainstreaming of intersectionality, Undesirability and Her Sisters charts a new genealogy of Black women's art that exposes the unfinished project of racial and gender empowerment in the twenty-first century. Tiffany Barber argues that Black women's social positions at the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, and class are inherently queer, thus spurring unexpected aesthetic strategies that throw into high relief the ethical terrain of what it means to be Black and a woman now. Undesirability and Her Sisters collates what Barber terms "undesirable" representations of Black female bodies in recent American sculpture, collage, photography, and dance-based performance art by Kara Walker, Wangechi Mutu, Xaviera Simmons, and Narcissister. These works not only engage the visual senses but also incorporate olfactory, haptic, and sonic experiences that challenge traditional interpretations of Blackness and womanhood in art history, Black Studies, feminist and gender studies, dance and performance studies, and queer studies. Instead of transcendental beauty, wholeness, and individual and collective becoming, the perverse Black female figures profiled here eschew sublimation and synthesis as necessary responses to racial and gender subjugation in the past, present, and future. Through its unique, groundbreaking analysis, this book contributes to the ongoing discussions on the ethics of representation-the capacity to speak and act for oneself, to have significance and impact, and ultimately, to reject acknowledgment.
Circus Life And Circus Celebrities
Step right up and dive into the dazzling world of "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities" by Thomas Frost, a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. Once lost to the sands of time, this enchanting book has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and a cultural treasure for today's and future generations. Unveil the secrets behind the curtain as Frost takes you on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant history of the circus, revealing the lives of the extraordinary performers who defied gravity and captured hearts. With vivid storytelling and rich detail, this book offers a rare glimpse into the magic and mystery of the circus, celebrating the daring feats and colorful personalities that have made it an enduring spectacle. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted collector of classic literature, this beautifully restored edition promises to inspire and entertain. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history and experience the wonder of the circus like never before. Grab your ticket to adventure and let the show begin!
Born Ready
Born Ready! is packed with powerful, practical tools for actors. Discover cutting-edge techniques to help you access emotion without jeopardizing your mental health. Understand more about essential theatre "dos and don'ts" and safe rehearsal practices. Master a foolproof recipe for scene analysis. Even more importantly, learn how to defeat the anxiety that can hold you back from realizing your full potential. Distilled from many years of working with post-secondary and adult students, Born Ready! is essential reading for actors.Actor, director, and award-winning playwright Cairn A. Moore has been teaching and inspiring first-year performance students at the University of Winnipeg for more than twenty-five years. She is the former Associate Education Director of Prairie Theatre Exchange School, and the founder and proud owner of Actors Studio with Cairn Moore.
