{"title":"Richard Schechner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Schechner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seminal voice in the study of performance and theatre, offering profound insights into the relationship between art and audience. His works explore the boundaries of performance theory, blending theory with practice to challenge conventional understandings of identity, space, and cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Schechner’s titles invaluable for their thoughtful analysis of ritual, theatrical innovation, and the transformative power of live performance. His writing invites a deeper appreciation of the dynamic interplay between performer and spectator in shaping meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"performance-theory-by-richard-schechner-9781138127913","title":"Performance Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew have had quite as much impact in both the academy and in the world of theatre production as Richard Schechner. For more than four decades, his work has challenged conventional definitions of theatre, ritual, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen this seminal collection first appeared, Schechner's approach was not only novel, it was revolutionary: drama is not just something that occurs on stage, but something that happens in everyday life, full of meaning, and on many different levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, he examines the connections between Western and non-Western cultures, theatre and dance, anthropology, ritual, performance in everyday life, rites of passage, play, psychotherapy, and shamanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607360094444,"sku":"9781138127913","price":247.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138127913-performance-theory.jpg?v=1778162136"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-schechner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}