Over a full day we will look at a number of different aspects of dramaturgical thinking all specific to puppetry.
With practical exercises to do in session, breakout groups, discussions and things to apply to your work afterwards.
By process dramaturgy I mean the exploration, critique and development of the devising and/or rehearsal process.
Part 1: Introduction to dramaturgy. The process of process.
Part 2: Wait, what was that?!
LUNCH
Part 3: Really feeling it now.Part 4: Spaces and faces.
About Emily
“Emily is an exceptionally knowledgeable, curious and adventurous dramaturg. Asked all the right questions, accepted my silly answers and enabled my mischief.” Julian Brett (Theatre maker)
Emily is a dramaturg, puppet theatre maker, and lecturer/facilitator.
She is co-artistic director of Croon Productions puppet theatre company.
She holds a PhD in scriptwriting for puppetry & dramaturgy and a Masters in scriptwriting.
Her doctoral research was in scriptwriting for puppet theatre, and during the research she created a five-step dramaturgy process called the Mosaic Scale. Within this overall five step system is an exercise also called the mosaic scale—it is this exercise that gave the system it’s umbrella term.
A qualified teacher in post compulsory education, she has taught performing arts at FE & HE level for over 20 years.
Her book – 1000 Ways to Ask Why: Introduction to Dramaturgical Thinking is available now from Routledge.
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