{"title":"Michael Ewans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ewans\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of ancient theatre, blending rigorous scholarship with engaging analysis. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eStaging Ancient Greek Plays\u003c\/em\u003e, shed light on the cultural and artistic practices that shaped classical drama and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed studies that illuminate the intersection of history, literature, and stagecraft within the broader context of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Ewans's books are essential for those interested in the enduring legacy of ancient Greek theatre and its relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"staging-ancient-greek-plays-by-michael-ewans-9781350381308","title":"Staging Ancient Greek Plays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerging the theoretical framework with the practical elements of staging an ancient Greek play, this indispensable guide offers directors and actors an excellent starting point for mounting their production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the conditions of ancient Greek performance and the conventions of the Greek theatre, the book examines large questions, including those related to ancient Greek values, myth and the individual (\u003cem\u003e‘characterization’\u003c\/em\u003e), and the gods and fate— all of which must be taken into consideration when approaching a contemporary production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide also explores, with analysed examples, the issues that today's theatre-makers should consider in order to successfully stage ancient Greek drama. These topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003echoice of translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esetting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecostumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emode of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eacting style for both tragedy and comedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehandling of the chorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esolutions to staging Greek drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428141809900,"sku":"9781350381308","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350381308.jpg?v=1774767177"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-ewans.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}