The Vakhtangov Sourcebook

Scrupulously compiled and skillfully translated by Andrei Malaev-Babel, The Vakhtangov Sourcebook ... provides the most comprehensive addition to English readers knowledge of the philosophy, pedagogy, and legacy of Vakhtangov. Modern Language Review 'An exceptionally valuable book that promises to be the definitive reference for Vakhtangov's work for years to come.' Theatre Topics Yevgeny Vakhtangov was the creator of Fantastic Realism, credited with reconciling Meyerholds bold experiments with Stanislavskis naturalist technique. The Vakhtangov Sourcebook compiles new translations of his key writings on the art of theatre, making it the primary source of first hand material on this master of theatre in the English speaking world. Vakhtangovs essays and articles are accompanied by: Diary and Notebook excerpts His lectures to the Vakhtangov Studio In-depth accounts of Vakhtangov methods in rehearsal Production photographs and sketches Extensive bibliographies Directors notes on key performances An extensive introductory overview from editor Andrei Malaev-Babel explains Vakhtangovs creative life, his groundbreaking theatrical concepts and influential directorial works.