The Theatrical Instinct: Nikolai Evreinov and the Russian Theatre of the Early Twentieth Century

By Sharon Marie Carnicke

Nikolai Evreinov, a major force in the Russian avant-garde theatre, won international fame in the 1920's. His harlequinades were produced by such greats as Dullin in France, Pirandello in Italy, and the Theatre Guild on Broadway. As playwright, director, and theorist, Evreinov anticipated major developments in the twentieth century theatre: metatheatrical plays, environmental staging, and the study of performance through anthropology, ritual, and role-playing in everyday life. Carnicke examines Evreinov's theories in light of the artistry of his plays. She clarifies his most influential ideas and reclaims his central role in modern theatre history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082041073X
• ISBN13: 9780820410739
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.