At the beginning of John Walton's article, he expresses how theatre can hold good dramatists but the creative team is also highlighted as just important especially with devising, where everyone in the creative team is involved. Walton gives a ten segmented breakdown on things he had learnt from devising his own plays.
"Be passionate about your source material" Walton makes it clear that if you pick a piece/stimulus that you are very passionate about you will have the drive to create something great and open different possibilities.
"Do your research" It's best to know your chosen material in depth, to allow yourself to provide 'authenticity' to the final performance and to not leave the audience question your performance in ways you cannot answer or did not answer, otherwise they would not be completely drawn into the performance.
"Get your material out there as soon as possible" Just to show pieces of your work to people as often as you can to test things out and create excitement for your upcoming show.
"Unite the whole company around a common purpose" Make sure that the goal for the show meets everyone's personal objectives, providing a guide that can be changed along the way if felt necessary.
"Keep an open mind" also listening to the people in your team as well, every comment is important big or small.
"The importance of story is relative" The story behind your performance is important but not the most important as the show itself can bring the story to life and tie everything together.
"Always look for counterpoints" 'movement, music, design, sound and lighting is just as important as words.'
"Everyone works differently" Everyone works best in their own way and in their own preferred places.
"Don't be precious" Alter things to where you and your team thinks its necessary.
"Stay optimistic and enjoy yourselves"If you have inspiration and enjoy the moments whilst devising your mind will be at its most creative place.
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