1st Edition
Enacting Participatory Development Theatre-based Techniques
By Julie McCarthy
Copyright 2004
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
170 Pages
by
Routledge
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Theatre can play an essential role in addressing issues of power in social, political and cultural relationships, and acting as a catalyst for personal and societal change. This comprehensive and lively sourcebook advocates the use of theatre in participatory development as a way for groups to discover their own goals and aspirations, and to develop strategies for improving their lives based on... Read more
Foreword * Introduction * How to Use this Book * Planning a Workshop * The Role of the Facilitator * The Exercises * Theatre, Participation and Empowerment * An Evaluation of the Use of Theatre-based Techniques in Non-governmental Organisations in Recife, Brazil * Three Case Studies * The First Workshop * An Evaluation of Theatre and Development Workshops in Peru * Arts-based Research and Evaluation * Resources for Theatre and Development * Bibliography
Biography
Julie McCarthy is a Theatre for Social Change practitioner and researcher, working mostly in Latin America and the UK, currently based at the University of Manchester.
