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Fryer, Nic (2013) Towards a pedagogy of devised theatre praxis. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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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 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 Rancière, 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.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
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Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater |
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Theater -- Philosophy, Theater -- Production and direction, Drama in education, Goat Island (Performance group) |
Official Date: | July 2013 |
Institution: | University of Warwick |
Theses Department: | School of Theatre, Performance and Cultural Policy Studies |
Thesis Type: | PhD |
Publication Status: | Unpublished |
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Whybrow, Nicolas; Neelands, Jonothan |
Sponsors: | Bucks New University |
Extent: | 251 leaves. |
Language: | eng |
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