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Many theatres host post-show discussions, or talkbacks, as part of their season. This book is a critical examination of what has/has not worked with post-show discussions utilized in new play development, providing a framework for understanding discussions, steps for building the foundation of them, and various strategies for structuring them.
List of contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction 2. Terminology 3. The Survey Results 4. What's Wrong with Post-Show Discussions? PART II: BUILDING THE POST-SHOW DISCUSSION 5. Facilitation 6. Foundation and Structure 7. Developing an Audience Base 8. Theatre for Young Audiences PART III: CONCLUSION 9. Moving Forward
About the author
Teresa A. Fisher is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Bronx Community College, CUNY, USA.
Summary
Many theatres host post-show discussions, or talkbacks, as part of their season. This book is a critical examination of what has/has not worked with post-show discussions utilized in new play development, providing a framework for understanding discussions, steps for building the foundation of them, and various strategies for structuring them.
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"This is a valuable and significant project. It is well researched and I am very impressed that Fisher refers so often to works and writers for young audiences, and puts them on an equal footing with those who work for and with adult audiences." - Pamela Sterling, Associate Professor, Film, Dance, and Theatre, Arizona State University, USA
