Rena Mirecka was one of the key figures in Jerzy Grotowski's "theatre of productions" and paratheatrical experiments from 1959 to 1984. She was instrumental in the conception and development of the "plastic exercises" and created all of the leading female roles including those in Acropolis, The Constant Prince, and Apocalypsis cum Fuguris. Since 1982 she has pursued her own personal research in physical and spiritual theatrical expression. Since 1993 she has directed her own Theatre Center in Sardinia, Italy. Her current work is called "The Way." A part of TRACING GROTOWSKI'S PATH: YEAR OF GROTOWSKI IN NEW YORK, curated by Professor Richard Schechner and presented by the Polish Cultural Institute and the Performance Studies Department, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU. This workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Center for Teaching Excellence at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts Dean's Office, the Department of Drama, NYU, and the Judson Church. Program Introduction Curator's Introduction A Grotowski Chronology Special Thanks
