Gitelman discusses Nikolais' early career focusing on his experience with marionette theater, and offers evidence on the influence of marionettes in his later work as a teacher and choreographer. Examples include Nikolais disdain for psychodrama in dance, and his use of masks, props and set pieces to serve this conviction. Nikolais' work Guignol is analyzed in depth.
Author
Gitelman, Claudia.
Title
The puppet theatre of Alwin Nikolais.
Found in:
Ballet review. New York. v. 29, no. 1 (spring 2001), p. 84-91. ill.