The focus of this series on laboratory processes will be of great interest to practitioners and scholars around the world. I am sure that several of these books will quickly turn into classics and become central to theatre and performance studies in English-speaking countries.

Paul Allain

Eugenio Barba and his colleagues explore in practice and in theory the work of the actor from an intercultural perspective. The Icarus book series -- ranging from Grotowski to Eurasia, India to France, theatre anthropology to theatre laboratories -- is indispensable for anyone interested in the processes of performing.

Richard Schechner

This is an important series backed by some the most significant theatre and cultural institutions working today.

Maria Shevtsova

The 'Theatre as a Laboratory' book series launched between ICARUS Books and Routledge Press is making available an an exciting and remarkable set of books focused on theatre practice in the studio.

Phillip Zarrilli