Keith Garebian Knihy

Keith Garebian delves into the libretto for a fresh take, and explores biographies of the show's principal artists to discover how their roles intersected with real life.

Focusing on the insights of 11 distinguished Canadian actors, this groundbreaking book delves into their perceptions of performing Shakespeare. It captures their thoughts on the artistry involved, highlighting techniques and interpretations that define their craft. The lively discussions provide a unique glimpse into the actors' experiences, offering a valuable perspective on the nuances of Shakespearean performance and celebrating the depth of their artistic expression.

"Keith Garebian has been a freelance theatre scholar for over forty years and a poet with six collections to his credit. Inspired by American playwright Sarah Ruhl's 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write, his book is a series of miniature reflections, meditations, and ruminations on subjects encompassing matters of theatre and poetry, two subjects very close to Garebian's heart. The titles alone speak to the little book's uniqueness: "Watching Your Father Die on Stage," "Do Actors Love the Audience?" "Filthy Shakespeare," "Great Roles Can Be Cannibalistic," "Japanese Death Poems," "Poetry and Persian Wrestling," "What Story Does Poetry Tell?" "Armenian Poetry," and "Can There Be Poetry After Donald Trump?" Perceptive, witty, and intimate, the mini musings bubble with a sense of wonder, excitement, and intimacy. A vibrant, provocative series of mini musings that also affords insight into a particular artistic sensibility as several pieces are really slices of memoir and autobiography"--