Towards a modern Zen theatre : Gao Xingjian and Chinese theatre experimentalism
Zhao, Henry Y.H.
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London : School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, 2000
Contents:
Experimental theatre in China, the movement and subsequent developmentsCriticism vs. creative writing, 1 vs. Gao XingjianThe three stages of Gao Xingjian's writing careerPt. 1. Theoretical problems in the Chinese experimental theatre movement : The scratch line; Who is afraid of experimental theatre?; Theatricism; Hypotheticality; Gao Xingjian's theory of 'triplication'; The ideal of Xieyi theatrePt. 2. Explorative/socially-committed plays: Absolute signal; Bus stop; Five short plays; Wild man; The predicament of the movement, and comparisons with Taiwan and Hong Kong; EscapePt. 3. Mythological/ritual plays: The novel Soul mountain; Necropolis; Tale of mountains and seas; RitualizationPt. 4. Zen/Xieyi plays: All it takes is one step; The other shore; The freedom of not selling antiques; The novella Momentary and the monologue play Between life and death; Dialogue and rebuttal; Nocturnal wanderer; The Peking opera Snow in AugustPt. 5. A unique theatre aesthetic: Zen in Chinese art; Theatre meta-sensibility; Dramatic I/dramatic she, subjectivity in Zen; Plain language; How to surmount the language hurdle; The place of modern Zen theatre in world drama
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0728603179
Dewey class:
895.1252
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English
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BRN:
36265
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNally Campus | BA Acting RC | 895.1252 ZHA | Available |
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