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Making Site-Specific Theatre and Performance A Handbook

Smith, Phil
Heftet / 2018 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781352003178
Publisert
2018-10-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
369 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Smith, Phil

Biographical note

Phil Smith is Associate Professor (Reader) at Plymouth University, UK. He is a performance-maker, writer and ambulatory researcher. He is a core member of Wrights & Sites and co-author of their ‘The Architect-Walker’ (2018), and company dramaturg for Munich-based TNT Theatre. His previous publications include ‘Rethinking Mythogeography in Northfield, Minnesota’ (2018, with photographer John Schott), ‘Anywhere’ (2017), ‘Walking Stumbling Limping Falling’ (2017, with poet Alyson Hallett), ‘A Footbook of Zombie Walking’ and ‘Walking’s New Movement’ (2015), ‘On Walking’ and ‘Enchanted Things’ (2014), ‘Counter-Tourism: The Handbook’ (2012) and ‘Mythogeography’ (2010).

Making Site-Specific Theatre and Performance A Handbook

Smith, Phil
Heftet / 2018 / Engelsk
Smith, Phil
Heftet / 2018 / Engelsk
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Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance.

Andrew Houston, University of Waterloo, Canada

An invaluable resource for artists and teachers; combining insightful scholarship, creative exercises, and revealing accounts of practice. Perfect for those studying or making performance, within and beyond a range of practices including site-specific, immersive, walking and outdoor art practices.

Philip Stanier, University of Winchester, UK

This practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, and explores key principles of space and site. Phil Smith draws on a wide range of interdisciplinary and international performance examples, and uses an innovative variety of exercises, to show students and aspiring performance-makers how to find a site and generate a performance beyond the theatre building.   
Les mer
This practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, and explores key principles of space and site.
List of Illustrations.- Arriving: a fluid sort of prologue.- Part I: Finding a site.- 1. Why make Site-Specific Performance?.- 2. Drifting and quest: in search of sites.- 3. Journey performances.- 4. What is a site?.- Part II: Generating Performance.- 5. Visiting your site.- 6. Site Aesthetics.- 7. Personae, presences, characters.- Part III: Shaping A Production.- 8. Dramaturgy.- 9. Scenographies and Enchanted Objects.- 10. Communities, Audiences and Immersion.- 11. Technology.- 12. Site Etiquette.- Bibliography.       
Les mer
Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance.
Les mer
Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance. – Andrew Houston, University of Waterloo, Canada An invaluable resource for artists and teachers; combining insightful scholarship, creative exercises, and revealing accounts of practice. Perfect for those studying or making performance, within and beyond a range of practices including site-specific, immersive, walking and outdoor art practices. – Philip Stanier, University of Winchester, UK
Les mer
This textbook is a practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance which emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, by drawing on a wide range of interdisciplinary and international performance examples.
Les mer
Explains complex issues in a straightforward way, with plenty of detail based on practical experienceIntroduces a variety of teaching ideas and exercises for lecturers to use with studentsAddresses controversies and emerging aspects of the fieldHot topic - immersive theatre is an extremely popular art form and area of study
Les mer

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Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance.

Andrew Houston, University of Waterloo, Canada

An invaluable resource for artists and teachers; combining insightful scholarship, creative exercises, and revealing accounts of practice. Perfect for those studying or making performance, within and beyond a range of practices including site-specific, immersive, walking and outdoor art practices.

Philip Stanier, University of Winchester, UK

This practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, and explores key principles of space and site. Phil Smith draws on a wide range of interdisciplinary and international performance examples, and uses an innovative variety of exercises, to show students and aspiring performance-makers how to find a site and generate a performance beyond the theatre building.   
Les mer
This practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, and explores key principles of space and site.
List of Illustrations.- Arriving: a fluid sort of prologue.- Part I: Finding a site.- 1. Why make Site-Specific Performance?.- 2. Drifting and quest: in search of sites.- 3. Journey performances.- 4. What is a site?.- Part II: Generating Performance.- 5. Visiting your site.- 6. Site Aesthetics.- 7. Personae, presences, characters.- Part III: Shaping A Production.- 8. Dramaturgy.- 9. Scenographies and Enchanted Objects.- 10. Communities, Audiences and Immersion.- 11. Technology.- 12. Site Etiquette.- Bibliography.       
Les mer
Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance.
Les mer
Phil Smith is a unique and eclectic guide with a vast knowledge of site-specific performance. In this book he conveys this knowledge in such a way that inspires and playfully encourages us to find our own approach to making this kind of performance, with confidence, in his guidance. – Andrew Houston, University of Waterloo, Canada An invaluable resource for artists and teachers; combining insightful scholarship, creative exercises, and revealing accounts of practice. Perfect for those studying or making performance, within and beyond a range of practices including site-specific, immersive, walking and outdoor art practices. – Philip Stanier, University of Winchester, UK
Les mer
This textbook is a practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance which emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, by drawing on a wide range of interdisciplinary and international performance examples.
Les mer
Explains complex issues in a straightforward way, with plenty of detail based on practical experienceIntroduces a variety of teaching ideas and exercises for lecturers to use with studentsAddresses controversies and emerging aspects of the fieldHot topic - immersive theatre is an extremely popular art form and area of study
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781352003178
Publisert
2018-10-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
369 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Smith, Phil

Biographical note

Phil Smith is Associate Professor (Reader) at Plymouth University, UK. He is a performance-maker, writer and ambulatory researcher. He is a core member of Wrights & Sites and co-author of their ‘The Architect-Walker’ (2018), and company dramaturg for Munich-based TNT Theatre. His previous publications include ‘Rethinking Mythogeography in Northfield, Minnesota’ (2018, with photographer John Schott), ‘Anywhere’ (2017), ‘Walking Stumbling Limping Falling’ (2017, with poet Alyson Hallett), ‘A Footbook of Zombie Walking’ and ‘Walking’s New Movement’ (2015), ‘On Walking’ and ‘Enchanted Things’ (2014), ‘Counter-Tourism: The Handbook’ (2012) and ‘Mythogeography’ (2010).

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