Ethnotheatre: Research from Page to Stage

Ethnotheatre: Research from Page to Stage
ISBN-10
1315428911
ISBN-13
9781315428918
Category
Psychology
Pages
245
Language
English
Published
2016-06-16
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Johnny Saldana

Description

Ethnotheatre transforms research about human experiences into a dramatic presentation for an audience. Johnny Saldaña, one of the best-known practitioners of this research tradition, outlines the key principles and practices of ethnotheatre in this clear, concise volume. He covers the preparation of a dramatic presentation from the research and writing stages to the elements of stage production. Saldaña nurtures playwrights through adaptation and stage exercises, and delves into the complex ethical questions of turning the personal into theatre. Throughout, he emphasizes the vital importance of creating good theatre as well as good research for impact on an audience and performers. The volume includes multiple scenes from contemporary ethnodramas plus two complete play scripts as exemplars of the genre.

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