Entries (RSS) The World in an Orange
Barney Simon was the legendary artistic director, writer and co-creator of one of the most important theatres in South Africa and the world: The Market Theatre. He workshopped, wrote and directed unforgettable, pertinent and excellent plays with actors, in his quest to “hold a mirror up to high society”. He created works that are a testament to South African life. But how exactly did he work? This book was conceived and created just after his untimely death. Scores of great South African and international artists record and share how they learnt from Barney Simon. Barney was very well known for his famous ‘orange exercise’. Through it he created, taught and expressed many profound principles of artistic expression. Through a single orange, he communicated lessons of detail, care, respect and much more. As such there are eighty testaments from artists about the often mysterious creative process. This book is a national treasure and an archive of important South African cultural history. It is a must for all students and teachers of theatrical expression and for any person who strives to find a voice. This book will inspire, delight and inform readers in their quest and respect for great creative expression. |
