What does it mean to "fail" in performance? How might staging failure reveal theatrersquo;s potential to expand our understanding of social; political and everyday reality? What can we learn from performances that expose and then celebrate their ability to fail? In Performance Theatre and the Poetics of Failure; Sara Jane Bailes begins with Samuel Beckett and considers failure in performance as a hopeful strategy. She examines the work of internationally acclaimed UK and US experimental theatre companies Forced Entertainment; Goat Island and Elevator Repair Service; addressing accepted narratives about artistic and cultural value in contemporary theatre-making. Her discussion draws on examples where misfire; the accidental and the intentionally amateur challenge our perception of skill and virtuosity in such diverse modes of performance as slapstick and punk.Detailed rehearsal and performance analysis are used to engage theory and contextualise practice; extending the dialogue between theatre arts; live art and postmodern dance.? The result is a critical account of performance theatre that offers essential reading for practitioners; scholars and students of Performance; Theatre and Dance Studies.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Polymer clay and Mixed MediaBy April StormThis book is a great tool for those that create mixed media pieces. Polymer clay is a great medium to use on its own or when used with other mediums and supplies. for those of us into jewelry. sculpture. college art. and many other arts. Polymer clay is incredibly versatile. The book gives a brief overview of the tools and techniques of Polymer clay and give examples of projects with clay mixed with other mediums.Christi has an engaging style of writing that amuses and instructs. much the same as her workshops. The photos give clear examples of the steps and you are able to easily make your own projects. This book is a good investment if you want to see what it would be like to take a class with Christi.18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. the best Polymer Clay book out there!By CustomerThis is my favorite Chrstie Friesen book and also my favorite Polymer Clay book! The layout is fantastic. the pictures are wonderful and the instructions are easy to follow.Chrsitis sense of humor shines through in this book making a fun read out of things that I thought I already knew. I found myself reading it in its entirety and I learned many new things that are basic about polymer clay. It is a great book to learn about the clay in general and invaluable in know how to mix other materials into polymer.I personally love all of the projects in this book. Christi makes them all very approachable. I think that readers will find themselves having a hard time choosing which project to make first!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very cool book!By Kirsten M. BlairThis is the first book I got by Ms. Friesen.as it was on the Kindle and so wouldnt take much room if I didnt like it. I did like it.I loved it.and Ihave purchased several more of her books in print.taken 2 online classes.and bought a piece of her work. and sevral tools and other things from her site. I didnt love every pice in the book.but even the ones I didnt like had info I could use.and the sections on making faces and expressions are priceless. Besides.who can turn down an instructor who advises you to eat chocolate?
