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The Viewpoints Book: A Practical Guide to Viewpoints and Composition,Used
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The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that grew out of the postmodern dance world. It was first articulated by choreographer Mary Overlie, who broke down the two dominant issues performers deal withspace and timeinto six categories. Since that time, directors Anne Bogart and Tina Landau have expanded her notions and adapted them for actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively and to generate bold, theatrical work.The Viewpoints are a set of names given to certain principles of movement through time and spacethey constitute a language for talking about what happens on stage. Coupling this with Composition, which is the practice of selecting and arranging the separate components of theatrical language into a cohesive work of art, provides theatre artists with an important new tool for creating and understanding their art form.Primarily intended for the many theatre artists who, in the last several years, have become intrigued with Viewpoints yet have had no single source to refer to in their investigations. It can also be used by anyone with a general interest in collaboration and the creative process, whether in art, business or daily life.Anne Bogart is Artistic Director of the SITI Company, which she founded with Japanese director Tadashi Suzuki in 1992. She is the recipient of two OBIE Awards and a Bessie Award, and is an associate professor at Columbia University. Her recent works include Alices Adventures; Bobrauschenbergamerica; Small Lives, Big Dreams; Marathon Dancing; and The Baltimore Waltz.Tina Landau, noted director and playwright, whose original work includes Space (Time magazine 10 Best), Dream True (with composer Ricky Ian Gordon) and Floyd Collins (with composer Adam Guettel), which received the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, an OBIE Award and seven Drama Desk nominations. She has been an ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company since 1997.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Viewpoints Book' about? A: 'The Viewpoints Book' is a practical guide focused on the Viewpoints technique of improvisation, originally developed in the postmodern dance world. It explores the principles of movement through time and space, and how they relate to theatrical composition.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Anne Bogart and Tina Landau, both renowned figures in the theatre industry with extensive experience in directing and playwrighting.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this book? A: This book is primarily intended for theatre artists interested in the Viewpoints technique, but it is also beneficial for anyone interested in collaboration and the creative process, including those in art, business, or daily life.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Viewpoints Book' have? A: 'The Viewpoints Book' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was 'The Viewpoints Book' published? A: 'The Viewpoints Book' was published on August 1, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theatre? A: Yes, 'The Viewpoints Book' is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational knowledge and insights into the Viewpoints technique and its application in theatre.
- Q: Does this book include exercises or practical applications? A: While the book primarily discusses the theory behind Viewpoints, it offers insights that can be applied practically in theatrical work and improvisation.
- Q: What makes 'The Viewpoints Book' a valuable resource? A: 'The Viewpoints Book' serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and applying the Viewpoints technique, providing theatre artists with a unique tool for creating and analyzing theatrical work.
- Q: What editions of this book are available? A: 'The Viewpoints Book' is currently available in its first edition.