Description |
xi, 219 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, color) ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Part 1 - Documentation -- Frantic essays -- Scenes and their creation -- Part 2 - Practical Exercises -- Getting started -- Suggestions for constructive warms [that is, warm]-ups -- Games - a selection of crowd-pleasers -- Choreography -- Movement for non-dancers/choreography that doesn't feel like dance -- New physical vocabulary/restrictions and freedom -- Working with large groups -- Observational inspiration -- Devising and words -- Textual analysis -- Physical characters and relationships -- Some things to think about |
Summary |
As Frantic Assembly move into their twentieth year of producing innovative and adventurous theatre, this new edition of their well-loved book demystifies the process of devising theatre in an unusually candid way. Artistic directors Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett offer an intimate and invaluable insight into their evolution and success, in the hope that sharing their experiences of devising theatre will encourage and inspire students and fellow practitioners. --Amazon.com |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Subject |
Frantic Assembly (Group)
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Experimental theater -- Great Britain.
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Improvisation (Acting)
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Theatrical companies -- Great Britain.
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Author |
Hoggett, Steven, 1971- author
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LC no. |
2014000797 |
ISBN |
1138777005 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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1138777013 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9781138777002 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9781138777019 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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(ebook) |
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