Standby An Approach to Theatrical Design

A groundbreaking philosophy of design for the stage.Standby proposes a practical philosophy of contemporary theatrical design that addresses all design disciplines, all theatrical collaborators, and all forms of theatre, from the traditional to the avant-garde. In a field that is too often dismissed as purely technical, Joshua Langman celebrates design as a transformative force with the power to elevate a performance and enable it to resonate beyond the bounds of its physical production. Beginning with the proposition that design contributes essential layers of meaning to an experience, Standby argues for a unique approach centered on the creation of revelatory theatrical moments.In a mission to illuminate the soul of the craft, Langman investigates the purposes of design, details the elements of a production concept, uncovers the mechanics of creating meaning, explores the relationship of theatrical design to fine art and art history, and offers practical guidance on designing productions. He also considers what has changed as designers have embraced digital technology and suggests fifteen concrete methods for preserving the magic of live theatre in a digital age. Blending scholarship and storytelling, personal experience and contrarian wisdom, Standby challenges theatre-makers to harness the rich dramatic potential of theatrical design.

ISBN:	9780809338443
Publisher:	Southern Illinois University Press
Imprint:	Southern Illinois University Press
Published date:	30 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	792.025
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	276
Weight:	544g
Height:	203mm
Width:	127mm
Spine width:	16mm

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