My flexibility and open-mindedness are major assets to me in the creative process. I am willing to explore wide and opposing ideas on many topics, and do not fear controversial or touchy discussion. I strive to create theatre without preconceived notions about the finished product, and am willing to see how the creative process guides our devised piece.
I also do not fear taking a directorial role in a creative piece. Though a thorough and unstructured exploration of a topic is necessary in devising theatre, I know that the piece will have to take structure and hold to a vision as it moves from exploration to performance. I am willing to lead my group in this endeavor, and help to keep the group on task and united in the creation of theatre. …show more content…
According to their website, the name “tectonic” comes from “the art and science of structure and was chosen to emphasize the company’s interest in construction — how things are made, and how they might be made differently.” Tectonic strives to push the boundaries on what theatre is, and how it might be created to be most effective.
I was made aware of the Tectonic Theatre Project through my involvement in “The Laramie Project”, and the workshop I participated in with one of their members. This workshop focused on creating specific moments of theatre using non-textual elements - light, sound, and props. I enjoyed the challenge of creating engaging theatre without the use of words.
I also loved Tectonic’s interest in presenting social issues through theatre. Theatre is an incredible tool for change, which Tectonic exemplifies in their theatrical pieces. The use of monologues and dialogues intermixed, as is done in “The Laramie Project”, is not something I had seen prior and I found it to be compelling in the context of their subject matter. I would love to focus in on a social issue through the devising process, and explore monologues and dialogues as a way to convey this social
I also do not fear taking a directorial role in a creative piece. Though a thorough and unstructured exploration of a topic is necessary in devising theatre, I know that the piece will have to take structure and hold to a vision as it moves from exploration to performance. I am willing to lead my group in this endeavor, and help to keep the group on task and united in the creation of theatre. …show more content…
According to their website, the name “tectonic” comes from “the art and science of structure and was chosen to emphasize the company’s interest in construction — how things are made, and how they might be made differently.” Tectonic strives to push the boundaries on what theatre is, and how it might be created to be most effective.
I was made aware of the Tectonic Theatre Project through my involvement in “The Laramie Project”, and the workshop I participated in with one of their members. This workshop focused on creating specific moments of theatre using non-textual elements - light, sound, and props. I enjoyed the challenge of creating engaging theatre without the use of words.
I also loved Tectonic’s interest in presenting social issues through theatre. Theatre is an incredible tool for change, which Tectonic exemplifies in their theatrical pieces. The use of monologues and dialogues intermixed, as is done in “The Laramie Project”, is not something I had seen prior and I found it to be compelling in the context of their subject matter. I would love to focus in on a social issue through the devising process, and explore monologues and dialogues as a way to convey this social