Creating improvised theatre tools, techniques, and theories for short form and narrative improvisation / Mark Jane.
| Author/creator | Jane, Mark |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2022. |
| Description | xvii, 437 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Jeux et enjeux. English |
| Contents | The basics -- Spontaneous creativity -- Creating with others -- Masks and the art of being in the present -- Introducing short form -- What's the story? -- Playing the platform and detecting tilts -- Riding the rollercoaster to the end -- The three change tools and status -- Physical change -- Emotional change -- Mischief and provoking change -- What is narrative improvisation? -- Narrative theories -- The initial world - locations and relations -- The initial world - calls and protagonists -- Making choices to get in trouble -- The crisis - ordeal and understanding -- The climax and the end world -- Transitions -- Narrative archetypes -- Final tips for narrative improvisation -- Useful "bits" -- Warm-ups -- Over to you. |
| Abstract | "Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation is a complete guide to improvised theatre for performers and instructors. This book provides a modern view of improvised theatre based on the rapid evolution of this art form, shedding new light on classic theories as well as developing lesser known and emerging techniques, such as the Trance Mask. Instead of simply referencing classic theories, the book revisits them and places them in the context of contemporary improvisation techniques. Designed as a practical support, this guide contains over 130 exercises that allow its theories to come alive in workshops, rehearsals, and performance. The book is divided into four sections: Nuts and bolts: The fundamental tools of improvisation to explore how to be spontaneously creative, build with your partner, and learn from masks to discover your scene instant by instant. Short form: Techniques for scene work and short form performance, including how to get the most out of a scene, remain connected to the relational stakes, provoke change (physical, status, and emotional), and maintain a playful attitude. Narrative improvisation: Theories to help navigate long form narrative-based shows with "narrative waypoints," generate variety, develop protagonists, work on genres, and manipulate creative transitions. The bits box: Advice for warming-up before a rehearsal or a show with a collection of useful games. Written to inspire creativity and provide the tools to develop innovative improvised shows and experiences, Creating Improvised Theatre is an invaluable source book for anyone interested in the art of improvised theatre, whether a beginning student or experienced performer"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Authorised translation from the French language edition published by DIXIT; published in French by DIXIT 2018"--Title page verso. |
| General note | Translated from French. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 433-434) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021004597 |
| ISBN | 9780367707514 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367707491 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |