Devising Theatre: A Practical and Theoretical Handbook
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0415049008
ISBN 13
9780415049009
Category
Publication Year
1996
Publisher
Pages
272
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Description
Devising Theatre is a practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. It is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre. After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. Alison Oddey examines the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
