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Originally published in 1968, jerzy grotowskis groundbreaking book is. Jerzy grotowskis most popular book is towards a poor theatre. Towards a poor theatre contains texts by jerzy grotowski 19331999, interviews with him, and other supplementary material presenting his method and training. Jerzy grotowski, towards a poor theatre, with texts by jerzy grotowski, eugenio. Originally published in 1968, it has established itself as a classic work on theatre. Towards a poor theatre performance books paperback 10 april 1975 by jerzy grotowski author visit amazons jerzy grotowski page. Jerzy grotowski 11 august 1933 14 january 1999 was a polish theatre director and innovator of experimental theatre, the theatre laboratory. This is a record of the ideas that have motivated the work of the theatre laboratory. Towards poor theatre by jerzy grotowski 2002, paperback. As a record of grotowskis theatrical experiments, this book is an invaluable resource to students and theater practioners.
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