The Art of Play: New Genre of Interactive Theatre - Softcover

Izzo, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435070363 ISBN 13: 9780435070366

Publisher: Heinemann, 1997

Synopsis

Gary Izzo outlines a model interactive production - complete with seven original characterizations - that covers all aspects of interactive theatre, from concept through design and production. He also explains useful techniques in show development, character development, and ensemble improvisation. Students of drama and the performing arts, teachers, and theatre and media professionals will find the practicality of The Art of Play invaluable. The study of play and the benefits of its techniques in freeing the imagination will appeal to anyone looking for good techniques for creativity, communication, and positive interaction.

About this title

About the Author:

GARY IZZO was one of the first directors to experiment in the interactive theatre genre and has trained hundreds of actors in interactive and participatory theatre. He recently started up a new company, Interactive Artists, where he works as a freelance director, writer, producer, and teacher. He is the author of Acting Interactive Theatre: A Handbook (Heinemann, 1998), the companion book to The Art of Play.

Synopsis:

This is a guide to interactive improvisation comprising a collection of examples, anecdotes and annotated exercises, designed to cover all aspects of this type of theatre, from concept through design and production.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0435070363
• ISBN 13: 9780435070366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176