Meaningful mouthpieces : the deconstruction of texts for theatrical (re)presentation

The focus of this research is the translation of deconstruction theory into theatre practice. This is proposed as a way of challenging notions of truth and myths perceived as truth. In dealing with this challenge, notions of post-linearity were applied to text. The application of post-linearity resulted in a theatre collage reminiscent of collage as visual art form . The translation of deconstruction theory into theatre practice was explored by creating and directing a play entitled Trivial Pursuit with senior performance students from the Drama Department of the University of Cape Town. The play premiered at the Standard Bank National Arts Festival in Grahamstown on 29 June 2001, followed by a short season at the Arena Theatre of the UCT Drama Department. The following written submission is divided into two parts. The first is an exploration of the theory and creative method that was applied in the process of creating and directing Trivial Pursuit. The second contains the theatrical form of Trivial Pursuit.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Drama

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Gehring, Heike

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Mills, Liz

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13897

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13897