Theatre for development
Subtitle: an introduction to context, applications and training
By: Kees Epskamp ; with a foreword by Tim Prentki.
Publisher: Zed Books; Distributed in the U.S. by Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London; New York; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781842777336; 9781842777329
Subjects: Theater and society -- Developing countries; Community development -- Developing countries; Drama in education -- Developing countries
Description: "Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of Theatre for Development. Since the 1970s, TfD has established itself as a process through which communities can address issues within their own self-development through participation in theatre practice. From its beginnings in sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian sub-continent and Latin America, TfD has now spread across the globe as an effective development strategy. The author examines TfD within the context of evolving development theories and practices, including participatory approaches that encourage individuals and communities to transform themselves from the objects into the subjects of their own development. The book is illustrated with case studies taken from around the world, and from many different development sectors, including health, literacy and voter education. This book is recommended to academics and students in the fields of theatre and development, development planning, cultural practice, performance theory, theatre and politics."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-166) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: A contemporary history of TfD; title: The context in which TfD has developed; title: Using TfD as a process and as a product; title: Conditions for the application of TfD; title: Education and training in TfD; title: Trends and perspectives; title: Development support modalities and planning processes; title: Assessing the results of development activities; title: TfD and development support communication; title: Non-formal education; title: The importance of art education; title: Conflicts and the arts; title: Appendix 1 : cideos on theatre for development; title: Appendix 2 : project cycle management and research instruments; title: Appendix 3 : MA courses in the UK; title: Appendix 4 : networking.