THEA 425 - Devising Theatre

4 Hour(s) Credit
Be guided through a devising process, creating a group-generated performance. The catalyst for creation is determined by the group’s collective interests. Learn the process of developing actions, texts and characters that result in an original and relevant performance performed. Study and borrow techniques from historically significant devisers and devising methods, including the Living Newspaper, The Living Theatre, the Cut-Up Technique (created by Dadaist, popularized by William Burroughs), performance artists group La Pocha Nostra and an emphasis on found space work.
Three hours per week with enhancement