The Art of Rehearsal
Conversations with Contemporary Theatre Makers
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Theatre, Stagecraft
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781474291996 | |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Methuen Drama | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781474291996 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | April 20, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Methuen Drama |
| Language: | English |
What are the key elements that go into creating a work of art for the stage? Which are the most productive conditions and methods of rehearsal? In this collection of interviews, 18 international artists share their experience and offer practical advice on the creation of performance work. Their answers provide a goldmine of tried and tested approaches as they discuss the common problems and difficulties of creative work, their turning-point experiences, and ways in which they have challenged performers and themselves to go beyond conditioned reflexes to create groundbreaking new work.
What are the key elements that go into creating a work of art for the stage? Which are the most productive conditions and methods of rehearsal? In this collection of interviews, 18 international artists share their experience and offer practical advice on the creation of performance work. Their answers provide a goldmine of tried and tested approaches as they discuss the common problems and difficulties of creative work, their turning-point experiences, and ways in which they have challenged performers and themselves to go beyond conditioned reflexes to create groundbreaking new work.
