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Devised Theater
question and to overcome old believes. Devised theater is one example of how
humans break the old mold of theater. That hierarchical ideal of how theater is
text, producer, designers, actors. Each one has a specific duty or task to be
there are variations, in the end, there is a clear idea of what the result will be
The text may be written by the director or by the group itself constructed form
who continually work together, over years, to develop theatre pieces. Often, the
to explore and discover, while accumulating ideas from each member. The
ourselves, our culture, and the world we inhabit (Oddey). The product reflects
the diversity of ideas of those who participate in its creation. Usually, devised
theater addresses the issues present in the socio-political and cultural context
that are relevant for its time. And sometimes the product is directed to a
have expectations that the work will be performed by those involved in the
Such is the case of Ping Chong and his play Undesirable Elements. The
final product came out after living in community with the group. His series show
a decade of working closely with diverse groups. He dedicated time to know the
stories. It was a collaborative process that gave a space for different voices to
particular group to a particular audience. In this case, for those who identify
All in all, devised theater is a space where different visions come together.
From the beginning until the end, its a collaborative process. There is not a
Jackson, Lisa. The Theatre That Will Be: Devised Theatre: Methodologies and
2006, http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?
article=2460&context=etd.
http://www.tandfebooks.com/isbn/9780203946954.