Staging and Re-cycling: Retrieving, Reflecting and Re-framing the Archive

Staging and Re-cycling by John Keefe and Knut Ove Arntzen explores how the retrieval, re-approaching, and re-framing of material can offer pathways for new work and new thinking. The book includes a collection of reprinted and first-published textual material interspersed with editorial material and original essays from invited scholars. The project aims to reframe the status of 'new with regard to academic and staged dramaturgical materials, re-examine them through certain lenses and concepts, explore the possibilities of critique, offer further provocations to received ideas, and retrieve and re-approach material that becomes 'lost in archives or on library shelves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In their groundbreaking book, "Staging and Re-cycling," John Keefe and Knut Ove Arntzen delve into the intricate processes of retrieving, re-approaching, and re-framing material to unlock new avenues for artistic expression and innovative thinking. This comprehensive volume offers a rich tapestry of reprinted and first-published textual material, interspersed with insightful editorial essays from both authors and esteemed scholars who explore the theme of repetition and re-cycling.

The project behind this book is multifaceted, aiming to challenge prevailing notions about the status of 'new' in academic and staged dramaturgical materials. By employing various lenses and concepts such as re-cycling, re-working, the spectator, landscape, post- and other dramaturgies, the authors seek to re-examine these materials from fresh perspectives. Through engaging juxtapositions, dialogues, and dialectics, they explore the potential for critique and offer further provocations to established ideas.

Furthermore, "Staging and Re-cycling" endeavors to reclaim and re-approach material that has been lost in archives or hidden on library shelves, bringing it back to life and offering new insights to readers. By highlighting the role of the hyphen as an indicator of the relationship between 're-' and 'new,' the book encourages a dynamic dialogue between work, authors, and readers, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the theatrical and performance arts.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, academics, researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners working in all forms of theatre and performance. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights, fostering a new form of dialogue that extends back into the past and potentially forward into the future. With its thought-provoking content and innovative approach, "Staging and Re-cycling" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the endless possibilities of artistic repetition and re-cycling.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367501754