'An exceptionally valuable book that promises to be the definitive reference for Vakhtangov's work for years to come.' â Theatre Topics
Yevgeny Vakhtangov was the creator of Fantastic Realism, credited with reconciling Meyerholdâs bold experiments with Stanislavskiâs 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.
Vakhtangovâs essays and articles are accompanied by:
An extensive introductory overview from editor Andrei Malaev-Babel explains Vakhtangovâs creative life, his groundbreaking theatrical concepts and influential directorial works.
Andrei Malaev-Babel is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Acting Training. He holds an M.F.A. from the Vakhtangov Theater Institute in Moscow, where he trained under Alexandra Remizova. He is a member of the international faculty for the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA).