Ideas
Devising Theatre
28 Jan 2010
One idea for starting a devised piece of work, inspired by our unusual spaces project.
Visit a non-traditional performance space e.g. a supermarket. Observe everyday life. Work with a partner and develop two naturalistic characters - perhaps a boyfriend and girlfriend that are about to break up. Midway through shopping, break up. Observe what it feels like to be performing - what is interesting/truthful/believable ... when does your impulse to repeat your ideas take over from spontaneity? At what point do you get an audience? Try this in a variety of places as inspiration for thinking about the setting of your drama, how it affects your language, movement etc. Also, how does it reflect what theatre is? A deep question perhaps, but an interesting debate!
You were great and I really enjoyed the show. It looked great, just the variety of women all looking fabulous was very empowering, even before the first word was said. The Director picked the right voices for each of the monologues - you have to admit your monologue suited your vowels and demeanour.