Ecoscenography: An Introduction to Ecological Design for Performance

by Tanja Beer

This ground-breaking book is the first to bring an ecological focus to theatre and performance design, both in scholarship and in practice. Ecoscenography weaves environmental philosophies and practices across genres and fields to provide a captivating vision for the future of sustainable theatre production. The book forefronts leading designers that are driving this emerging field into the mainstream through their relational and reciprocal engagement with place, audiences, materials, and processes. Beyond its radical philosophy and framework, Ecoscenography makes a compelling case for pursuing an ecological ethic in theatre and performance design, not only as a moral imperative, but for the extraordinary possibilities that it offers for more-than-human engagement. Based on her personal insights as a leading ecological researcher and practitioner, Beer offers a rich resource for scholars, students and practitioners alike, opening up new processes and aesthetics of theatrical design that enhance the environmental and social advocacy of the field.

210 pages, Hardcover

First published December 20, 2021

Reviews

[Susanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a lovely introduction to the meaning and feeling of ecoscenography!
Easy to read and thought-provoking. Love the idea of a circular production in performance design (germination, growth, blossoming & dispersion of seeds) - it's only natural.
I wish this was taught in drama schools!
Loved the illustrations by Gisela Beer, too. Especially the Introductions cover & Conclusion & Hann's Afterword ones. :)