The Production Notebooks Theatre in Process, Volume One: An In-Depth Exploration of Cutting-Edge Theatre Practice

Theatre in Process is a groundbreaking publication that offers an unparalleled glimpse into the creative process of some of the world's most innovative theatre companies. Volume One of this groundbreaking series focuses on four productions: The Glass Menagerie by the Actors Touring Company, King Lear by the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Wild Party by the Donmar Warehouse, and The Scottsboro Boys by the Young Vic.

Through in-depth interviews with the directors, designers, and actors involved in these productions, Theatre in Process provides a unique insight into the challenges and rewards of creating new work for the stage. The book is also lavishly illustrated with production photographs, sketches, and other ephemera, giving readers a sense of the visual and physical aspects of each production.

The Production Notebooks: Theatre in Process, Volume One

by Lindsay Price

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Company Profiles

Each of the four companies featured in Theatre in Process has a unique approach to creating theatre. The Actors Touring Company is known for its commitment to touring work to regional theaters throughout the UK. The Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the world's leading classical theatre companies, with a reputation for producing high-quality productions of Shakespeare's plays.

The Donmar Warehouse is a small, off-West End theater that has become known for its innovative productions of new plays and musicals. The Young Vic is a youth theater company that has produced some of the most exciting and challenging work in recent years.

Production Case Studies

The production case studies in Theatre in Process provide a detailed look at the development of each production, from the initial concept to the final performance. The interviews with the creative team members offer insights into the artistic choices that were made, the challenges that were faced, and the lessons that were learned.

The production of The Glass Menagerie by the Actors Touring Company was a particular challenge, as the company had to adapt the play to a touring format. The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of King Lear was a major undertaking, with a cast of over 20 actors and a complex set design.

The Donmar Warehouse's production of The Wild Party was a musical adaptation of the 1928 poem by Joseph Moncure March. The Young Vic's production of The Scottsboro Boys was a musical that told the true story of nine black teenagers who were falsely accused of raping two white women in 1931.

Theatre in Process is an essential resource for anyone interested in the creative process of theatre. The book provides a unique insight into the challenges and rewards of creating new work for the stage, and it is illustrated with stunning production photographs, sketches, and other ephemera.

Theatre in Process is a must-read for theatre students, practitioners, and anyone who loves the art form.

Additional Information

• Theatre in Process is edited by Lyn Gardner and Ryan Gilbey.
• The book is published by Methuen Drama.
• The for the book is 9781474244363.

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The Production Notebooks: Theatre in Process, Volume One

by Lindsay Price

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	266 pages
Hardcover	:	224 pages
Item Weight	:	1.5 pounds

FREE