Performance Devising

Catalog description

Devised performance is that which that does not proceed from a published script or score. In this course, students will use the various languages of the stage--including movement, dance, and design--as equal partners in creating new works. Students will use various methodologies for creation, including some that come from dance such as Viewpoints, and others that come from Theatre, such as Moment Work. Through a collaborative auto-course based process, students will create new performances in collaboration with others. The semester will end with one or more new devised performance pieces that will be performed as classroom projects and/or public showings. Although everyone in class is expected to move/perform as part of the learning process, contributions from designers, dramaturgs, and directors are encouraged.