Title: Towards a pedagogy of devised theatre praxis
Abstract:This thesis attempts to develop a pedagogy for devised theatre conceived of as a
praxis.
Part One explores the status and history of both devised theatre and theatre
pedagogy, particularly in the U...This thesis attempts to develop a pedagogy for devised theatre conceived of as a
praxis.
Part One explores the status and history of both devised theatre and theatre
pedagogy, particularly in the UK but also in other contexts. In doing so, it attempts
to demonstrate the multitude of ways in which both devised theatre and the
pedagogy of drama, theatre and performance have been conceived.
Part Two goes on to look at three frames through which devised theatre might be
conceptualised: contemporary theories of language, creativity and social practice.
With a particular focus on the theories of Jacques Ranciere, I suggest that each of
these offers a potential vision of art as a realm which can exist at a remove from
everyday life, whilst still functioning within structures that indicate its social basis.
The frames each contain a focus on process rather than only focusing on a
finished artistic product. They also each suggest simultaneous reflection and
action.
In the final part of the thesis I map these three notions, particularly that of social
practice, onto theories of praxis. I suggest that the notion of praxis offers a vision
of what a pedagogy for devised theatre might look like, recognising the importance
of process as well as product; reflection as well as action. Finally I use the
Chicago based performance company Goat Island, who made work between 1987
and 2009, as a case study of what devised theatre praxis might look like through
a discussion of their process, performance and pedagogy.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-07-01
Language: en
Type: dissertation
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