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The Potentials of Spaces Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)

The Potentials of Spaces By Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)

The Potentials of Spaces by Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)


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This book interrogates the relationship between scenography and performance in contemporary dramatic activities. The author combines theoretical research with details of dramatic methods and performances, thus providing valuable insight into working practices. The book aims to challenge tradition and inspire new creative directions upon the stage.

The Potentials of Spaces Summary

The Potentials of Spaces: The Theory and Practice of Scenography and Performance by Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)

The Potentials of Spaces interrogates the relationship between scenography and performance in contemporary dramatic activities. The book provides an illuminating platform for discussion concerning the interrelations between theatrical movement and gesture in physical space. In exploring territories of performance, the author equally combines theoretical research with details of dramatic methods and performances, thus providing a valuable insight into working practices. Avant-garde and experimental approaches towards sensory, spatial and visual aspects of the stage are described and explored.

Through a discussion regarding the performance possibilities viable through technological development and new media in recent years, the book aims to challenge tradition and inspire new creative directions upon the stage. The book breaks new ground on dramatic and spatial awareness within the tropics of theatre. An essential text for those interested in, or studying, theatrical practice and scenography.

The Potentials of Spaces Reviews

Oddey and White's book is a must for anyone engaging in areas of performance and scenography, immensely readable and profound. This international collection of scholarly chapters gives readers the latest thinking, practice and research in this subject. - Professor Lawrence Wallen, Head of postgraduate studies in scenography, School of Art and Design, Zurich

About Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)

At the age of 8 Christine White did a solar energy project as her dad was doing his HND in electrical engineering at night-school and his project was solar power. He talked to her about the planet and the need to harness hydro-electricity and energy from the sun. He got his HND and she got a gold star for her project. She now owns solar panels and spends quite a bit of time wondering what else she can do. She is also the Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities at De Montfort University and she is with colleagues endeavouring to put sustainability in all its senses into all that they do. Her Ph.D. was about design and lighting design and so she is interested in what the creative sector with other technologists can do to make this still possible but greener and cleaner. If you have an interest in undertaking a Ph.D. with her in this research area then do get in touch.

Table of Contents

'Introduction: The Potentials of Spaces' - Page 11 - Alison Oddey & Christine White 1: 'Directors and Designers: Is there a different direction?' - Page 25 - Pamela Howard 2: 'Different Directions: The potentials of autobiographical space' - Page 33 - Allison Oddey 3: 'Collaborative Explorations: Reformulating the boundaries of scenographic practice' - Page 51 - Roma Patel 4: 'Flatness and Depth: Reflections' - Page 61 - Nick Wood 5:' Digital Dreams: Sleep Deprivation Chamber' - Page 69 - Lesley Ferris 6: 'Re-Designing the Human: motion capture and performance potentials' - Page 85 - Katie Whitlock 7: 'Smart Laboratories: New media' - Page 93 - Christine White 8: 'A Place to Play: Experimentation and Interactions Between Technology and Performance' - Page 105 - Scott Palmer 9: 'Scenographic avant-gardes: Artistic Partnerships in Canada' - Page 121 - Natalie Rewa 10: 'Codes and Overloads: The Scenography of Richard Foreman' - Page 135 - Neal Swettenham 11: 'Spatial Practices: The Wooster Group's Rhode Island Trilogy' - Page 143 - Johann Callens 12: 'Physicality and Virtuality: Memory, Space and Actor on the Mediated Stage' - Page 157 - Thea Brejzek

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GOR007780308
9781841501376
1841501379
The Potentials of Spaces: The Theory and Practice of Scenography and Performance by Alison Oddey (University of Derby, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Intellect Books
20060601
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