Summary & Study Guide The Empty Space by Peter Brook

Summary & Study Guide The Empty Space by Peter Brook

The Empty Space is composed of a series of lectures on the subject of theatre written and delivered by noted British director and producer Peter Brook in the late 1960s. The lectures explore the nature and purpose of the theatre, examine aspects of contemporary theatre production and philosophy that prevent the theatre from fulfilling its purpose most effectively, and discuss ways in which theatre might (must?) change in order for that purpose to be fully realized. Central to the author's thematic point is the contention that the fundamental reason theater exists is to awaken in an audience an understanding of the human condition they were previously unable, or unwilling, to apprehend.

This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2010-12-20
Format Kindle eBook

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