[Candrama] New Book: Rhythm in Postdramatic Performance Process

[Sebastian Samur]

I am pleased to share that my book, Rhythm in Postdramatic Performance
Process has been published by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. The book
features examinations of recent works by SITI Company, Dairakudakan,
and - notably for Canadian performance scholars - Mime Omnibus. Please
look for the book in your institution's library.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

All the best with your upcoming semesters,
Sebastian Samur



Rhythm in Postdramatic Performance Process
Voyages into the Work of Mime Omnibus, Dairakudakan and SITI Company

Combining theory and historiography, this book presents a new means
for considering rhythm in postdramatic performance by examining the
creative processes of three major international companies: Mime
Omnibus (Montreal, Canada), Dairakudakan (Tokyo, Japan), and SITI
Company (New York, US).

While rhythm is unanimously acknowledged as fundamental to
performance, critical in every role from performing and directing to
design and dramaturgy, studies on the subject are limited and the
phenomenon remains obscure. This book remedies that, offering a unique
focus on 'rhythmanalysis', bringing distinctive and insightful
attention to rhythm as permeating key areas of performance process.

By focusing on recent work from these three major companies, the book
provides a glimpse into each company's latest devising processes,
enriched by scholarly and archival research, while personal interviews
give voice to performers often absent in performance analysis and
criticism.

Through its theoretical and practical offerings, this book brings
greater understanding by putting forth a simplified model that can be
applied to both interdisciplinary practices and theoretical analysis.
The reader gains not only a greater understanding of rhythm in
contemporary performance, but also significant insights into the
working methods of each company.

https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/rhythm-in-postdramatic-performance-process-9781350406421