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Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy: Somatic Presence in Performance Practice - Couverture rigide

Martinez, Richard

 
9781835952764: Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy: Somatic Presence in Performance Practice
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ISBN 10 : 1835952763 ISBN 13 : 9781835952764
Editeur : Intellect Books, 2026

Synopsis

A powerful guide to embodied performance that reconnects energy, presence, and transformation through the Human Theatre method.

Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of embodied performance, presence, and the energetic body. Drawing from physical theater, somatic practices, trauma-sensitive approaches, and practices that connect voice with the body, the book presents Human Theatre--a performance method built around the DEE cycle: Dynamis (potential), Energeia (action), and Entelecheia (transformation). It encourages performers to move beyond imitation and embrace a more authentic, energetically present form of expression through breath, movement, and vulnerability.

Blending theory, personal reflection, and practical exercises, the book guides actors, dancers, and educators toward a deeper awareness of the body and its relationship with audiences. It engages with a range of performance traditions, including Lessac Kinesensics, flamenco, clowning, Commedia dell'Arte, and contemporary somatic practices. Key themes include embodiment, dissociation, trauma, and the expressive power of silence and gesture in storytelling.

Written with clarity and emotional honesty, Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy is a valuable resource for performers, theatre-makers, and researchers interested in how performance can serve as a pathway to connection, transformation, and truth. It affirms that performance is not just an artistic craft, but a deeply human act--where energy becomes expression and the body becomes a vessel for change.

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À propos de l'auteur

Richard Martínez is a Puerto Rican artist, educator, researcher, and award-winning physical theatre practitioner whose work has been recognized internationally.

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Éditeur
Intellect Books
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1835952763
ISBN 13 
9781835952764
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
316
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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