1st Edition

Mysticism in the Theater What’s Needed Right Now

By Tom Block Copyright 2022
242 Pages
by Routledge

242 Pages
by Routledge

242 Pages
by Routledge

Mysticism in the Theater  introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence.... Read more

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One: Mysticism: The Human Religion

Chapter Two: History of Mysticism in Theatre

Chapter Three: Mysticism in Theatre: What’s Needed Now

Chapter Four: Praxis: Mystical Theatre in Action

Index

Biography

Tom Block is the author of six books, a playwright, 25+ year exhibiting visual artist and Founding Producer of New York City’s International Human Rights Art Festival. His plays have been produced more than two dozen times in New York City.