The Process of Drama
Negotiating Art and Meaning
Published on 2. September 2003
272 pages
978-1-134-89100-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Process of Drama provides an original and invaluable model of the elements of drama in context, and defines how these are negotiated to produce dramatic art.
John O'Toole takes the reader through a lively, fascinating account of the relationships between the playwright, the elements of dramatic art, and the other artists involved in this most interactive of creative processes. In doing so he demonstrates - with clarity and wit - how dramatic meaning emerges; how the dramatic event is constructed. Areas covered include:
roles and relationships
the drama space
language and movement
tension and the audience
gesture and movement
This is an essential book for every student of drama who wants to understand how the theatrical art form operates
John O'Toole takes the reader through a lively, fascinating account of the relationships between the playwright, the elements of dramatic art, and the other artists involved in this most interactive of creative processes. In doing so he demonstrates - with clarity and wit - how dramatic meaning emerges; how the dramatic event is constructed. Areas covered include:
roles and relationships
the drama space
language and movement
tension and the audience
gesture and movement
This is an essential book for every student of drama who wants to understand how the theatrical art form operates
Reviews / Votes
'Arguably the most comprehensive and informative overview of the theory and practice which informs the drama process. A long read, but clearly written and well worth the effort.' - Scottish DramaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
2,28 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-89100-9 (9781134891009)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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02/2016
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10/1992
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Person
O'Toole, John
Content
Introduction, 1. The dramatic contexts, 2. Role, 3. Purpose and focus, 4. Tension, time and audience, 5. Location: renegotiating expectations, 6. The participant group, 7. Language, gesture and action, 8. Negotiating meaning, Index
