DEVISING METHODOLOGY FOR APPROACHING THE DIRECTION OF STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

Анотація

One of the main trends in the theater industry of the 19 th century was the focus on stories about men. Women faced restrictions regarding the types of roles they could perform on stage. However, with the emergence of “new drama”, social and political issues were incorporated into some plays, allowing for a more comprehensive portrayal of women and their place in society.
Among the relevant aspects of contemporary theater is the process of adapting 19 th and 20 th-century dramaturgy. One of the leading methods in this direction is devised theatre.
The purpose of the article is to demonstrate how this methodology can be used in play production. It has been established that devised theatre technique includes a series of methodological exercises that prepare actors for collaborative work during rehearsals. These include warm-up games, body exercises, and acting techniques.
The research also analyzed the rehearsal process of the play “The Law” (based on the play by Volodymyr Vynnychenko) with master’s students of the acting course at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, during which the devised theatre method was utilized. Students wrote internal monologues that were integrated into the play’s text, contributing to the creation of its final script. They also directed the physicality characteristic of the characters’ behavior. Various objects with symbolic undertones were also used during rehearsals. All of this indicates the collaborative effort of the theatrical team in developing the final product, highlighting the use of devised theatre methodology.