{"product_id":"devising-in-process-paperback","title":"Devising in Process - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Mermikides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJackie Smart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevising in Process\u003c\/i\u003e examines the creative processes of eight theatre companies making devising-based performances. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCompanies covered include: \u003cbr\u003e- The People Show\u003cbr\u003e- Station House Opera\u003cbr\u003e- Shunt\u003cbr\u003e- The Red Room\u003cbr\u003e- Faulty Optic Theatre of Animation\u003cbr\u003e- theatre O\u003cbr\u003e- Gecko\u003cbr\u003e- Third Angel \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthors were granted unusual access to the rehearsal room, enabling them to provide unique insights into how ideas evolve and develop, how strategies and methods are applied and how roles and relationships are structured. Covering a broad range of styles, the collection explores physical theatre, political theatre, puppetry, live art, new writing and performance with new technology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccessibly framed, the book includes a comprehensive introduction which highlights similarities and differences in approach, examines the impact of economic and cultural factors and explores how definitions of devised theatre are changing and developing. This eye-opening collection will be important reading for students and practitioners interested in exploring 21st century devising processes.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevising in Process\u003c\/em\u003e examines the creative processes of eight theatre companies making devising-based performances. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompanies covered include: \u003cbr\u003e- The People Show\u003cbr\u003e- Station House Opera\u003cbr\u003e- Shunt\u003cbr\u003e- The Red Room\u003cbr\u003e- Faulty Optic Theatre of Animation\u003cbr\u003e- theatre O\u003cbr\u003e- Gecko\u003cbr\u003e- Third Angel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthors were granted unusual access to the rehearsal room, enabling them to provide unique insights into how ideas evolve and develop, how strategies and methods are applied and how roles and relationships are structured. Covering a broad range of styles, the collection explores physical theatre, political theatre, puppetry, live art, new writing and performance with new technology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessibly framed, the book includes a comprehensive introduction which highlights similarities and differences in approach, examines the impact of economic and cultural factors and explores how definitions of devised theatre are changing and developing. This eye-opening collection will be important reading for students and practitioners interested in exploring 21st century devising processes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALEX MERMIKIDES is Senior Lecturer in Drama at Kingston University, UK, where she leads the MA Making Plays: Writing and Devising for the Stage and teaches on the BA Drama course, specialising in devising and writing for performance. She is a member of the Lightwork Theatre Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJACKIE SMART is Principal Lecturer in Drama at Kingston University, UK, where she teaches devising, acting and physical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has devised and directed many professional productions.\u003cbr\u003eALEX MERMIKIDES is Senior Lecturer in Drama at Kingston University, UK, where she leads the MA Making Plays: Writing and Devising for the Stage and teaches on the BA Drama course, specialising in devising and writing for performance. She is a member of the Lightwork Theatre Company. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJACKIE SMART is Principal Lecturer in Drama at Kingston University, UK, where she teaches devising, acting and physical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has devised and directed many professional productions.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 20, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754059366688,"sku":"9780230573673","price":77.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/451731059035c43bbea70f90a47f9452.webp?v=1780032525","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/devising-in-process-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}