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Devised Theatre

Devised TheatreDevised Theatre

our work emerges in phases

Creating a devised performance from start to finish can take several years, in fact, some may say "it's never complete, we only abandon it." We decided to break our process into phases to share with you as we build. With each phase you witness varying degrees of research, strategy, process, and witness the evolution of the piece. Join us on this Journey!

Phase 1

Phase 4+

Phase 1

This is our initial embodied research which typically will reveal the story we wish to tell. This work may be preverbal or with minimal text. It is the emergence of a new path.

We construct and generate elements of the performance throughout all the phases.

Phase 2

Phase 4+

Phase 1

Now that the story is revealed we spend this time gathering more research in the attempt to put our puzzle together. This phase of sharing is the most fluid. We don't know which format it will be. It could be a presentation of slides, Q & A or something else.

Phase 3

Phase 4+

Phase 4+

And now the text floods in...if text want to "be." All the text that has been generated in previous phases takes the shape of a script. 

Perhaps we've stripped back, shifted or dug in deeper. We'll only know what this phase is when we get here.

Phase 4+

Phase 4+

Phase 4+

We've adapted the story to it's clearest version. 



When we arrive here we present the closest version to finality. Shifts in subsequent phases may occur and continue to be welcomed.

Embodied Research

The fundamental Mentalhaus method of creation is interdisciplinary embodiment. Every step of the way the ensemble works to integrate their body into research, design, performance and business resulting in a holistic approach to devising.


train with Katherine

research as performance

Every space we enter contains energy which doesn't exist exclusively in the present. When we meet it with spontaneity, we collide with ghosts and technology, memories and mental health, nature and body in one eternal space.  This embodied research examines the collision of body, thoughts, technology, relationships, nature, mental health and  the infinite, eternal world that exists between them. 

the death card & Manifesto | designed by Katherine for "I consent"

A skeleton with lavender wings and roots stands next to a white horse with the sun rising behind.
A cream card with black writing.

Spring 2020 Mentalhaus Ensemble rehearses for an [untitled] devised performance one week before quarantine.

Now a virtual performance you'll see them in the newly titled "Virtually Home".

How do you adapt a living room for performance?

This is a short lighting and set test in a space once known as "living room". You can see what else changes at home by catching the live performance of "Virtually Home".

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