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Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy - Richard Martinez

Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy

Somatic Presence in Performance Practice
Buch | Hardcover
324 Seiten
2026
Intellect Books (Verlag)
9781835952764 (ISBN)
CHF 174,45 inkl. MwSt
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A poetic and practical guide to embodied performance, Human Theatre and Energetic Alchemy explores energy, presence, and transformation through breath, movement, and vulnerability. Ideal for performers, educators, and researchers seeking deeper connection on stage and beyond. 150 b&w illus.
Human Theatre: The Energetic Alchemy of the Performer is a practice-based, interdisciplinary exploration of embodied performance, presence, and the energetic body. Drawing from physical theatre, somatics, trauma-informed practice, and voice-body integration, the book introduces Human Theatre, a method centered on the DEE cycle—Dynamis (potential), Energeia (action), and Entelecheia (transformation). It invites performers to move beyond imitation and toward energetic authenticity through breath, movement, and vulnerability.



The book weaves theory, testimony, and exercises to support actors, dancers, and educators seeking deeper connection with their bodies and audiences. It engages traditions from Lessac Kinesensics, flamenco, clown, Commedia dell’Arte, and contemporary somatic techniques. Core themes include embodiment, presence, dissociation, trauma, and the poetic role of silence and gesture in storytelling.



Written with both artistic rigor and emotional honesty, Human Theatre is a vital resource for performers, theatre-makers, and researchers interested in the intersection of performance, healing, and human truth. It affirms that performance is not only an artistic act but a deeply human one—an alchemical space where energy becomes expression and transformation begins.

Richard Martínez is a Puerto Rican artist and researcher exploring the intersection of body, energy, and performance. His method, Human Theatre, invites performers to transform personal history into shared presence on stage.

Dedication



Foreword



About the Author



Introduction



Part 1— Foundational Concepts



Chapter 1 Before the Curtain Rises: Foundations of Human Performance



Chapter 2 Energy on Stage: A Foundation for Human Theater



Chapter 3 The Energetic Stage: Echoes of the Past



Part 2— Contemporary Applications and Perspectives



Chapter 4 The Energetic Body: Performing from Within



Chapter 5 The Energetic Performer: From Within to Without



Part 3 —Synthesis and Application of Human Theatre



Chapter 6 Human Theatre: Embodying the Performer's Heart



Chapter 7 Unmasking Vulnerability on Stage: A Practical Guide to Emotional Presence



Figures and Visual Metaphors



Glossary



Acknowledgments



Reference List

Erscheint lt. Verlag 29.5.2026
Zusatzinfo 150 Halftones, black and white
Sprache englisch
Maße 170 x 244 mm
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Theater / Ballett
Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Persönlichkeitsstörungen
Medizin / Pharmazie Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie Ergotherapie
ISBN-13 9781835952764 / 9781835952764
Zustand Neuware
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