Module Identifier DR10420  
Module Title PERFORMANCE:THE PRODUCTION AS THE THEATRICAL EVENT 2  
Academic Year 2004/2005  
Co-ordinator Mr David W Kendell  
Semester Intended for use in future years  
Next year offered N/A  
Next semester offered N/A  
Pre-Requisite Single Hons Theatre students will have open entry to this module.  
Co-Requisite DR10120 , DR10220 , DR10320  
Course delivery Practical   3 Hours 3 x 2 hour classes and four week intensive project  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Presentation: Production allocation60%
Semester Assessment Report: Working Notebook30%
Semester Assessment Practical Exercise: Self-awareness programme10%

Brief description

This module will extend and develop the work of DR10320. Students will experience the production environment through participation in a staff directed project. They will explore possible production choices and encounter varying rehearsal methodologies by working as performers, designers, adminsitrators or as part of the stage management team.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Schechner, R (2002) Performance Studies - An Introduction Routledge
Mirzoeff, Nicholas (1999) An Introduction to Visual Culture Routledge
Barba, Eugenio (1991) A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology - The Secret Arts of the Performer Routledge/CPR
Chekov, Michael (1991) On the Technique of Acting New York: Harper Collins
Stanislavsky, Constantine (1980) An Actor Prepares London: Methuen
** Recommended Background
Rodenburg, Patsy (1997) The Actor Speaks Methuen
Berry, Cicely (1993) Voice and the Actor. 2nd edition London: Virgin Publishing
Hagen, Uta. (1991) A Challenge for the Actor Macmillan
Callow, Simon (1991) Acting in Restoration Comedy New York: Applause Theatre Books
Berry, Cicely (2001) Text in Action. 2nd edition London: Virgin Publishing
Johnston, Keith (1999) Impro for Storytellers: Theatre Sports and Arts of making Things Happen Routledge
Linklater, Kristin Freeing the Natural Voice Drama Books

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4