Breaking the Rules: The Wooster Group

by David Savran, Peter Sellars (Introduction)

Through interviews and descriptions of methodology, Breaking the Rules captures the essence of major works by the internationally acclaimed avant-garde company.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Matt]

I had to read this for class. I found the first chapter to have the most information. The rest of it felt drawn out. I had no interest in the last chapter what so ever so I skimmed it.

[Susan]

A great history of the Wooster Group, with many interviews with and comments by company members. Lots of LeCompte and Spalding Gray.

[Valerie]

I had to read this book for my theatre history class (are we sensing a pattern here...) I enjoyed the way it was written. There were many different elements synthesized together, such as interviews and performance pictures, that I found to be interesting. I did however grow tired of the book as it went on. I felt like it could have been condensed and found the beginning of the book to be the most interesting part.