Applied theatre
Subtitle: international case studies and challenges for practice
By: edited by Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton
Contributors: ebrary, Inc
Publisher: Intellect
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Bristol, UK; Chicago
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781841502816
Subjects: Theater and society; Case studies; Community theater
Description: Applied Theatre is the first collection to assist practitioners and students in developing critical frameworks for their own community-based theatrical projects. The editors draw on thirty case studies in applied theatre from fifteen countries - covering a wide range of applications from theatre, education, medicine, human rights and community development. The text presents essential readings to provide a comprehensive survey of the field. Infused with an historical and theatrical overview of practical theatre, Applied Theatre offers clear developmental approaches and models for application. -- from back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-219) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2010. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.