Jacques LecoqThis text offers a concise guide to the teaching and philosophy of one of the most significant figures in twentieth century actor training. Lecoq's influence on the theatre of the latter half of the twentieth century cannot be overestimated. This is the first book to combine
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Contents
1 THE LIFE OF JACQUES LECOQ | 1 |
2 THE TEXTS OF JACQUES LECOQ
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THÉÂTRE DE
COMPLICITÉS STREET OF CROCODILES AND
THE WORK OF MUMMENSCHANZ
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4 PRACTICAL EXERCISES | 127 |
5 CONCLUSION | 152 |
Name glossary | 161 |
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