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Title: Theatre Workshop
Instructor: TAKAO Takshi
unit: 2
Overview:
The aim of this course is to experience a theatre workshop. The class is constructed with games, activities and group works based on a theatre theory called "impro"(improvisational theatre). Key words are playfulness, spontaneity, imagination, creativity, storytelling, courage, facilitation, communication and collaborative innovation. We may make a group theatre performance. Some Japanese students will be invited to the class. Students will experience cross cultural communication including both verbal and non-verbal. Theatrical expericence is not needed. Active participation will be welcomed.
Textbooks and Relevant Readings:
These books are recommended as relevant readings;
Johnstone, Keith "Impro:Improvisation and the Theatre" Routredge, 1979
Johnstone, Keith "Impro for Storytellers" Routledge, 1999
Schedule:
A curriculum will be designed according to the students.
Method of Determining the Final Grade:
Attendance, class participation and final report.
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