Monday 5 December 2011

Improbable's Monthly D&D Satellite: writers and devisers

November 21st at Ovalhouse
Hosted by Stella Duffy and Chris Campbell
Facilitated by Phelim McDermott

Do writers and devisers have anything to say to each other,
or should we proceed directly to violence?

A D&D for us all to ask how we can talk more, work together, come out of our corners and engage...

Read the full invitation here

Below are a list of issues that were raised during the evening.

If a report was written, clicking on the title of the session will take you to the report.

Does longevity matter?


Does devised theatre always have to look devised? Does written theatre always have to look written?

Can devisers work with dramaturgs?

Are we a bit too reverent about the written word?

Where do we begin?

What is the lifespan of a devised piece?

Authorship. Who owns what?

Don't pigeonhole me man! A session for people who do more than one thing.

Collaboration: how can a writer and devisors work together (better)?

Below are a list of issues that were raised during the evening.

Can a scripted play be devised?

Where are the writers writing performance texts, rather than plays?

ME, ME, ME How can devisers work with writers on the autobiographical?

Butcher amongst vegans? What does that mean?

Are writers programmes talking about devising as a "dirty" word?

Let's get Physical (on paper)

I'm a designer... Get me out of here!

What's the difference anyway? Is it just a question of how many people are in the room doing it?

Dream devising/writing: experiences and strategies?

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