Book Signing of “Source Work for Actors” at JP Branch, Boston Public Library, JP, MA

Diane will read excerpts from “Source Work for Actors” and share rare audio of Cynkutis leading training as part of this special book launch in her hometown of JP. Anecdotes and stories from the workshop will augment the event. There’ll even be time for a brief Q and A and Refreshments and Good Vibes to Celebrate the culmination of this multi-year project.

Don’t forget- Bring a pre-ordered copy of the book or buy one at the event. Books will be for available for sale and for signing!

Hear what others are saying about the book!

“Diane’s compelling memoir details Cynkutis’ impeccable ability to synthesize and pass on his many years of work with Grotowski. Her confrontations with the concepts of association, rhythm, group improvisation, and work on one’s self are meaningful lessons for all of us working in the theatre. But the real revelation of the book is Diane herself. She put me back in the studio stalking those elusive moments of creativity.” James Slowiak Co-Artistic Director, New World Performance Laboratory, co-author Jerzy Grotowski Routledge

“Diane Edgecomb has written a remarkable book. She invites the reader to join her personal odyssey through the rigors of an intensive theater workshop led by one of Jerzy Grotowski’s leading actors, Zbigniew Cynkutis in 1984. Through the specific challenges, difficulties, exhaustion and personal breakthroughs that she undergoes, she allows us to both get lost with her and then to be found again. Part documentary and part memoir, the journey is both instructive and fully engaging.” Anne Bogart Theater and Opera Director

“This book gets inside the rigorous work of surrender that is the essence of any artist’s work. It’s about falling in love with a practice in the very specific wonderful moment that was the blossoming of training and art that came out of the “Poor Theater.” It will be familiar, comforting and inspiring to students and teachers alike who grapple with the questions how do we become deeper, wilder, and more porous as humans and as artists.”  Deirdre O’Connell Tony Award winning actor

“This is an in-depth, up-close look at the teaching process and practices of a master acting teacher. It’s a visceral, loving account of Cynkutis’ radical artistry, his deep dedication to the truth and beauty of the creative process, born in the voice, body and imagination of the actor. The book captures the “passion and purpose” of this work, and brings to life Cynkutis’ gentle, playful voice.” Ellen W. Kaplan, Professor Emerita of Theatre, Smith College

“It’s fascinating that Cynkutis managed to convey so much to this group of trusted students in such a short time. This certainly places this book next to Towards a Poor Theater by Jerzy Grotowski and At Work with Grotowski on Physical Actions by Thomas Richards as the most practical and useful compendium for entering the space of Grotowski’s legacy.” Waldemar Raźniak, Theatre Director, Actor and Professor at the A.Z. National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, Poland