Because we are trying to get the group up to a stage where they feel confortable in doing a forum theatre exercise, we needed a bridge between the Boal games and the forum theatre exercise. Keith Johnstone is one of the few internationally recognized authorities in the field of improvisation.His ideas about improvisation, behaviour and performance appeal to a wide variety of groups. Which is why using some of his exercises would be good in allowing the group to feel more comfortable around eachother in order for them to join in with the activities.
This is a post from Kelly: Keith Jonstone facts: . Known best for creating the Imporvisation System. . He founded a theatre group in England in the 60's. . Written 2 books: "Impro," and "impro for storytellers." . http://www.keithjohnstone.com/ [Acessed 19th March]
Keith Johnstone is a British pioneer of improv theatre. His work appeals to a wide variety of people all around the world. He founded the Theatre Machine Improvisation group in England in the 1960's, touring Europe and North America , was the Co-founder and Artistic Director of The Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, Canada in the 1970's, 80's and 90's. He founded The International Theatresports™ Institute in 1998.
Taken from: http://www.keithjohnstone.com/ and http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0426928/bio
Because we are trying to get the group up to a stage where they feel confortable in doing a forum theatre exercise, we needed a bridge between the Boal games and the forum theatre exercise. Keith Johnstone is one of the few internationally recognized authorities in the field of improvisation.His ideas about improvisation, behaviour and performance appeal to a wide variety of groups. Which is why using some of his exercises would be good in allowing the group to feel more comfortable around eachother in order for them to join in with the activities.
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ReplyDeleteKeith Jonstone facts:
. Known best for creating the Imporvisation System.
. He founded a theatre group in England in the 60's.
. Written 2 books: "Impro," and "impro for storytellers."
. http://www.keithjohnstone.com/ [Acessed 19th March]
Keith Johnstone is a British pioneer of improv theatre. His work appeals to a wide variety of people all around the world. He founded the Theatre Machine Improvisation group in England in the 1960's, touring Europe and North America , was the Co-founder and Artistic Director of The Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, Canada in the 1970's, 80's and 90's. He founded The International Theatresports™ Institute in 1998.
ReplyDeleteTaken from: http://www.keithjohnstone.com/ and http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0426928/bio
What was the keith johnstone game that we were going to use?
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