Traces the history of the Hochschule fnr Schauspielkunst ＂Ernst Busch＂ (HfSK), a German theater training institution. Overviews the German theater system and theater training in Germany, then
discusses major influences on the HfSK, East German aesthetics, and the establishment of other theater training schools. Describes the facilities, curriculum, philosophy, students, and faculty
of the HfSK as it was in 1993, and discusses the transition from an institution of the German Democratic Republic to one of unified Germany. Also looks at actors from the school, and
perceptions and expectations of students. The author teaches theater at Palm Beach Atlantic College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
