The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre
Author:   Scott Graham (Frantic Assembly) ,  Steven Hoggett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415467605


Pages:   228
Publication Date:   17 April 2009
Replaced By:   9781138777019
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre


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Acclaimed by audiences and critics for their highly innovative and adventurous theatre, Frantic Assembly have created playful, intelligent and dynamic productions for over fourteen years. Written by artistic directors Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett, The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre is the first book to reflect on the history and practice of this remarkable company, and includes: practical exercises essays on film, music and physical theatre inspiration for devising, writing and choreographing performance suggestions for scene development an anthology of Frantic Assembly productions an eight page colour section, and illustrations throughout. Accompanied by a companion website featuring clips of rehearsals and performances, this intimate and personal account offers an accessible, educational and indispensable introduction to the evolution and success of Frantic Assembly.

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Author:   Scott Graham (Frantic Assembly) ,  Steven Hoggett
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.427kg
ISBN:  

9780415467605


ISBN 10:   0415467608
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   17 April 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Replaced By:   9781138777019
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction. A Very Brief History of Frantic Assembly. The Book. What Devising Means to Us. Anthology of Work Part 1: Documentation Frantic Essays. Scenes and Their Creation. Playing With Scenes Part 2: Practical Exercises Getting Started. Suggestions for Constructive Warm-ups. Games - A Selection of Crowdpleasers. Choreography. Movement For Non- Dancers/Choreography That Doesn’t Feel Like Dance. New Physical Vocabulary/Restrictions And Freedom. Advanced Exercises - Pushing the Potential. Devising with Words - Devising through Images. Textual Analysis. Getting Scenes on Their Feet. Physical Characters And Relationships. Some Things to Think About. Bibliography of Inspiration

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Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett are the artistic directors and co-founders of Frantic Assembly.

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