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This book is written by the artistic directors of The Frantic Assembly and reflects on the history and practice of this remarkable company. It includes the following chapters: Pt. 1. Documentation -- 1. Frantic essays -- 2. Scenes and their creation -- 3. Playing with scenes -- Pt. 2. Practical Exercises -- 4. Getting started -- Suggestions for Constructive Warm-ups -- Games - A Selection of Crowdpleasers -- 5. Choreography -- Movement For Non-Dancers/Choreography That Doesn't Feel Like Dance -- New Physical Vocabulary/Restrictions And Freedom -- Advanced Exercises - Pushing the Potential -- 6. Devising with words - devising through images -- 7. Textual analysis -- Getting Scenes on Their Feet -- Physical Characters And Relationships -- 8. Some things to think about.
This book chronicles the history and practical methodologies of the renowned Frantic Assembly theatre company, as articulated by its artistic directors. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the company's creative process, detailing their approach to documentation, scene creation, and performance. The text is structured into two parts: 'Documentation,' which includes essays and analyses of scene development, and 'Practical Exercises,' providing guidance on warm-ups, choreography, devising, and textual interpretation. The book aims to share the company's unique physical theatre techniques and their philosophy on performance creation.
This work is presented as an authoritative account from the artistic directors of Frantic Assembly, offering deep insight into their established practices. The detailed chapter breakdown suggests a thorough and practical guide for theatre practitioners interested in physical theatre and devising. The book is likely to be valued by students, actors, and directors seeking to understand and implement Frantic Assembly's distinctive creative approach.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0415465362
ISBN-13:
9780415465366
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