Applied Theatre With Youth: Education, Engagement, Activism (Applied Theatre In Context)

Applied Theatre with Youth is a collection of essays that highlight the value and efficacy of applied theatre with young people in a broad range of settings, addressing challenges and offering concrete solutions. This book tackles the vital issues of our time--including, among others, racism, climate crisis, gun violence, immigration, and gender--fostering dialogue, promoting education, and inciting social change. The book is divided into thematic sections, each opening with an essay addressing a range of questions about the benefits, challenges, and learning opportunities of a particular type of applied theatre. These are followed by response essays from theatre practitioners, discussing how their own approach aligns with and/or diverges from that of the initial essay. Each section then ends with a moderated roundtable discussion between the essays' authors, further exploring the themes, issues, and ideas that they have introduced. With its accessible format and clear language, Applied Theatre with Youth is a valuable resource for theatre practitioners and the growing number of theatre companies with education and community engagement programs. Additionally, it provides essential reading for teachers and students in a myriad of fields: education, theatre, civic engagement, criminal justice, sociology, women and gender studies, environmental studies, disability studies, ethnicity and race studies.

• | Author: Taylor & Francis Group
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: July 22, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 284 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0367483343
• | ISBN-13: 9780367483340