Experimental Theatre: Creating and Staging Texts

This exciting new text is devoted to the investigation of experimental group performance types, featuring readers theatre and chamber theatre as well as ethnographic studies, conversation analysis, and personal narratives. Author Judy Yordon captures the creativity and diversity of group performance while offering students a wealth of practical information. She describes and defines the theories behind these experimental theater forms, but focuses primarily on the methods and techniques involved in creating scripts and staging produc­tions. Thus, students are provided with the tools they need to formulate their own unique productions. Experimental Theatre: Creating and Staging Texts features sparkling examples from a variety of literary sources as well as abundant exercises designed to stimulate creative thinking and enhance students’ understanding of the content.