The Open Door

A revealing portrait of the brilliant English playwright Peter Brook, 'The Open Door' offers readers a unique insight into this artist at work—how he chooses the plays he directs, how he manages to elicit extraordinary performances from his actors, and what he seeks to achieve through what he believes to be the best metaphor for life—theater. A realistic and provocative vision of what transpires simultaneously behind the scenes and in the spotlight. A fundamental work for anyone interested in theater, and an eloquent affirmation of theater's place in today's world.