{"product_id":"9781780018850","title":"Creating Worlds: How to Make Immersive Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical guide to creating successful immersive theatre productions, by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlacing the audience at the heart of a production – not as passive bystanders but as active participants – is the impetus behind the hugely varied work of leading immersive theatre companies such as Punchdrunk, OneOhOne and Hobo Theatre. Done well, it can generate powerful, gut-level emotional effects that will long outlast the production itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating Worlds offers a step-by-step breakdown of the entire journey towards making an immersive theatre production, and covers everything you need to consider, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Deciding what kind of production you want to make, and the ‘mission statement’ for your piece\u003cbr\u003e- Understanding and anticipating audience behaviour\u003cbr\u003e- Planning and influencing journeys through the space\u003cbr\u003e- Balancing interaction with narrative\u003cbr\u003e- Giving your audience an active role, and navigating the thin line between free will and uncontrolled chaos\u003cbr\u003e- Managing complex rehearsals, and preparing your cast for the unexpected\u003cbr\u003e- Extending the audience experience outside of the performance\u003cbr\u003e- Generating innovative ideas and tactics for marketing your production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Jason Warren draws on his own experiences of creating immersive theatre work in a variety of styles and settings. Also included is a glossary of key terms, and a schedule to help you make the most of your rehearsal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential how-to guide for theatre-makers, artists, students and teachers who want to create their own immersive theatre, Creating Worlds is also a fascinating read for those interested in the inspirations and ideas that fuel the performances they love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hern, Nick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131310653680,"sku":"9781780018850","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780018850_p0.jpg?v=1769890208","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780018850","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}