Developing ‘Gymnastics-Based Practices’ for Performer Training
Miller, Kelly Marie
Date: 2 December 2014
Publisher
University of Exeter
Degree Title
PhD in Performance Practice (Drama)
Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to explore through historical and practical research, the use of gymnastics-based practices for contemporary performer training. This thesis addresses the following key questions:
What are gymnastics-based practices?
How have gymnastics-based practices already influenced performer training, particularly ...
The aim of this thesis is to explore through historical and practical research, the use of gymnastics-based practices for contemporary performer training. This thesis addresses the following key questions:
What are gymnastics-based practices?
How have gymnastics-based practices already influenced performer training, particularly in the
work of François Delsarte, Rudolph Laban, and Jacques Lecoq?
How can gymnastics-based practices be understood, applied, and developed in order to contribute to performance/performer training?
The practical investigation employs the use of gymnastics-based practices in a series of three studio-based projects which focus on the development of the training. Project 1 explores gymnastics-based practices in relation to my own process as a performer. In Project 2, I apply gymnastics-based practices to the facilitation of a group-devised performance. Project 3 uses gymnastics-based practices to facilitate the actor in character development, vocal work, and performance of a naturalistic text. In this manner, this thesis has developed a set of exercises, workshops, and frameworks which draw on gymnastics-based practices to activate the performer in several different contexts.
Doctoral Theses
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