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The Frantic Assembly book of devising theatre / Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett.

By: Graham, Scott, 1971-.
Contributor(s): Hoggett, Steven, 1971-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2009Description: xi, 224 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 9780415465366 ; 0415465362 ; 9780415467605 ; 0415467608 .Subject(s): Frantic Assembly (Group) | Experimental theater -- Great Britain | Theatrical companies -- Great Britain | Improvisation (Acting) | Movement (Acting)DDC classification: 792.0941
Contents:
Documentation: Frantic essays -- Scenes and their creation -- Playing with scenes -- Practical exercises: Suggestions for constructive warm-ups -- Games - a selection of crowd pleasers -- Movement for non-dancers/choreography that doesn't feel like dance -- New physical vocabulary/restrictions and freedom -- Advanced exercises - pushing the potential -- Getting scenes on their feet -- Physical characters and relationships.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending 792.0941 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00177455
General lending MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending 792.0941 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00150254
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 Theatreis 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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-224).

Documentation: Frantic essays -- Scenes and their creation -- Playing with scenes -- Practical exercises: Suggestions for constructive warm-ups -- Games - a selection of crowd pleasers -- Movement for non-dancers/choreography that doesn't feel like dance -- New physical vocabulary/restrictions and freedom -- Advanced exercises - pushing the potential -- Getting scenes on their feet -- Physical characters and relationships.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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