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dc.contributor.advisorFarrimond, Williamen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSturgess-Monks, Nicholasen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-11T21:47:06Z
dc.date.available2014-02-11T21:47:06Z
dc.date.issued2013en_NZ
dc.identifier.citationSturgess-Monks, N. (2013). Dynamic Conditioning: Preparation of actors for the delivery of dynamic performance (Thesis, Master of Arts (MA)). University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/8498en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10289/8498
dc.description.abstractThis thesis represents an attempt to establish, and develop, a methodology for the preparation of actors for delivery of a physically and vocally dynamic performance, informed by the fact of theatrical immediacy. Specifically, this can be understood as a systematised collection of exercises and principles that are conducive to such an intent. The effectiveness of the conditioning exercises engaged in were tested through the preparation and staging of The Best Thing!, a full-length play, for public audience. A structural division has been made in this document between theoretical research and practical elements. In Chapter 1 can be discovered the progression of theory that informed the development of exercises engaged in, as well as stylistic intentions. The paradigmatic state of the modern theatre is discussed, in relation to the new performative mediums of film and television, concluding that a formal shift is required in theatre if it is to continue to be justified as a relevant artistic medium in contemporary culture. This is formed with reference to the prior work of a range of theatrical practitioners and theorists of the past century. In Chapter 2 the successive stages of practical research undertaken are discussed. Beginning with the training investigations, continuing into a discussion of rehearsal processes, and culminating with an analysis of The Best Thing! in this specific staged form, with attention given to its success with respect to the performance Dynamics identified in the research previously enacted. Documentary material, regarding investigative processes and theoretical development may be found within the Appendices. This includes a detailed dramaturgical analysis, a narrative deconstruction of The Best Thing!, and a complete elaboration of the activities and exercises engaged in during the research process. Several videos are also included, providing practical demonstration of events discussed.en_NZ
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dc.publisherUniversity of Waikatoen_NZ
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dc.subjectdynamicen_NZ
dc.subjectconditioningen_NZ
dc.subjectperformanceen_NZ
dc.subjecttrainingen_NZ
dc.subjectactingen_NZ
dc.titleDynamic Conditioning: Preparation of actors for the delivery of dynamic performanceen_NZ
dc.typeThesisen_NZ
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Waikatoen_NZ
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_NZ
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)en_NZ
dc.date.updated2013-06-18T00:29:01Zen_NZ
pubs.place-of-publicationHamilton, New Zealanden_NZ


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