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!
I have improved my mime.
Year 9 student, Hounslow Manor Drama club.