Collaboration in Theatre: A Practical Guide for Designers and Directors

by Rob Roznowski, K. Domer

Overview

Finally, a book that addresses one of the most important elements of theatrical production, the collaboration between director and designer. This accessible and helpful guide addresses the crucial relationship between theatrical production team members. Experienced director Rob Roznowski and designer Kirk Domer offer prescriptive and proactive tips to create the ideal production environment. This three part book combines theory, practice, and exercises and will help anyone involved in the theatre to develop appropriate and healthy collaborative skills. Topics Covered Include: * The Vocabulary of Collaboration * Script Analysis * Responses to Criticism * Research Methods

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230614215
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	05/19/2009
Edition description:	2009
Pages:	185
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Author Rob Roznowski: Rob Roznowski is Associate Professor and Head of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, USA.

Table of Contents

PART I: COLLABORATION IN THEORY The Vocabulary of Collaboration Script Analysis for Collaboration Research Methods for Collaboration Presenting the Collaboration Revising the Collaboration Collaboration Through Rehearsal The Collaboration, Post Mortem PART II: COLLABORATION IN PRACTICE Preparing for The Life The Life in Design The Life in Rehearsal The Life in Review The Life in Pictures PART III: COLLABORATION IN THE CLASSROOM Preparing the Collaborative Class Collaborative Studio Collaboration in Life

Editorial Reviews

"The advice on reframing language to foster more effective and positive communication is extremely valuable. The banter between Roznowski and Domer is engaging and entertaining; it is sure to draw students right into their discussion." - Linda Essig, Director, School of Theatre and Film, Herberger College of the Arts, Arizona State University

"An open sense of dialogue between director and designer is key in developing a solid plan that allows the show to flow - this book illustrates that process clearly and efficiently." - Rob Odorisio, Art Director for "Guiding Light" and Award Winning Scene Designer

"The authors openly share their personal account of a collaborative experience with the goal to educate and enlighten the reader.They are not egocentric - there are no pretensions here.It is pure creativity and the negotiation of that creativity and their desire as experts in their field is to educate . . .Collaboration in Theatre stands on its own." - Kevin Connell, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Marymount Manhattan College

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