Do You See What I See?: How to Adjudicate Theatre Festivals - Paperback

by Annette G. Procunier (Author)

With 25 years experience adjudicating more than 100 theatre festivals in North America, Europe and Asia, Annette G. Procunier brings a thorough and insightful perspective to the world of adjudication. This book "Do You See What I See?" reveals not just what to watch for, and how to articulate your thoughts to audience and festival participants, but also describes the characteristics that will make you a good Adjudicator. It examines the theory of adjudication and provides examples of how to be effective in presenting your point of view to a skeptical audience. It is filled with tips, ideas and hints on how to criticize the performance without criticizing the performer and how to engage Thespians in conversation about their art. If you want to become and Adjudicator, learn what to expect when being adjudicated, decide who should adjudicate your festival or just learn how to watch plays then you need to read this book. You will know more about the theatre after you do.