Who is Jerzy Grotowski?
Jerzy Grotowski ( 11 August 1933 – 14 January 1999) was a Polish theatre director and innovator of experimental theatre, the “theatre laboratory” and “poor theatre” concepts. Brestoff, R. (1995) The Great Acting Teachers and their Methods, A Smith and Kraus Book, USA.
What is poor theatre according to Grotowski?
The term most commonly associated with Grotowski’s work during Theatre of Productions is poor theatre. Poor Theatre can best be understood in relation to Rich Theatre. Rich and poor have little to do with economics, but refer instead to the number of other artistic disciplines and elements involved in a theatre production.
Where did Jan Grotowski go to college?
Grotowski began studying at the National Theatrical Academy in Kraków in 1951 and received a degree there in 1955; he then attended for a time the State Institute of Theatre Arts in Moscow.
What is Grotowski’s theory of acting?
The actors would create an inner harmony and peace of mind that would keep them healthy in both mind and body. Grotowski actors believe that acting is a search for self knowledge and awareness. Their style of training taught them to break free of limitations and realise their full potential.