The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre

3. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-81312-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre Third Edition demystifies the process of devising theatre, offering an intimate and invaluable insight into Frantic Assembly’s evolution and success.

The third edition is a uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this remarkable company. It has been completely revised to include new practical exercises, essays on devising, writing, and choreography, suggestions for scene development, and full-colour photos and illustrations throughout.

This is an accessible, educational and indispensable introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose playful, intelligent and dynamic productions continue to be acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.

To access Frantic Digital, a free digital resource designed to take you behind the scenes of the Frantic Method, visit www.franticassembly.co.uk/frantic-digital.

Zielgruppe

General, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Graham, Scott

Hoggett, Steven

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. An Introduction 2. Warm Ups and Preparation 3. Making Work 4. The Tenets of the Frantic Method 5. The Frantic Method in the Classroom 6. Presenting Work 7. Scenes and Their Creation 8. Devising 9. Practical Devising Processes 10. New and Adapted Exercises Without Contact 11. Ok, What Now? (Let’s Push Things Forward) 12. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett are co-founders of Frantic Assembly. Steven is a freelance theatre maker, and Scott is the Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly.