Jacques Copeau: The quest for sincerity

Jacques Copeau's late transition from literature to theatre marked the foundation of a revolutionary theatrical approach. At 32, he directed his first adaptation and later established the Théâtre du Vieux Colombier on Paris' Seine, stripping it of opulence to embody simplicity and sincerity. This shift, supported by friends from Nouvelle Revue Française, redefined theatrical spaces and practices, emphasizing authenticity over traditional grandeur.

(Ed.). (2012). Jacques Copeau: The quest for sincerity. Twentieth-Century Actor Training, 73–96. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203007600-10