Contemporary Mise en Scène

<p><em>Contemporary Mise en Scène</em> is Patrice Pavis's enlightening and penetrating analysis of the role that stagecraft plays in the creation of drama.</p> <p>Pavis explores the complex relationship of <em>mise en scène</em> to different performance forms throughout history. He focuses on the traditional elements employed in stagecraft and studies the dramatic impact of actors costume lighting and set design on performance.</p> <p>This powerful new translation explores the changing possibilities for stagecraft through new media forms in the twenty-first century and critically examines contemporary stagecraft today in the context of performance art physical theatre and postmodern theory.</p>