Theater for Beginners

A unique meditation on the art and practice of theatre, from one of its most original thinkers and practitioners.

With his ongoing exploration into actor behaviour and an ever-innovative body of work, American theatre-maker Richard Maxwell has written a study guide to the art of making theatre. This illuminating volume provides a deeper understanding of his work, aesthetic philosophy, and process for creating theatre.

'One of the strongest directors out there—an artist committed to making us see the world for what it is.' New Yorker