Culturama

Chaos and Order: Making American Theater

The American Repertory Theater is one of the most respected and innovative dramatic institutions in the United States. Through the prism of the A.R.T., this program explores the organizational and creative challenges facing today’s theater community and describes the flexibility and resilience arts groups must have to survive in today’s cultural climate. 

Creating Physical Theatre Workshops

​This video contains two workshops that provide fantastic examples and guidance designed to encourage students to get more physicality and movement into their own devised pieces. The first provides clear explanations and guidance on how to incorporate the Butoh concepts of the 3D Body, ways of moving, and metamorphosis into student works. The second features multi-award winning director and choreographer Lim Steel demonstrating how to develop movement using props and soundscapes.

Frantic Assembly: A Guide to Devising

U.K. theater company Frantic Assembly has emerged as one of the boldest and brightest stars in the international drama firmament. Building shows from the ground up-called devising, a form of improvisational, collaborative theater-is at the heart of the highly acclaimed troupe. This program provides insight into the devising process, from first thoughts to first night. Part celebration, part explanation of Frantic Assembly's approach to production, it offers in-depth interviews and practical demonstrations that will inspire students as they begin their own devising journey.