Applied Theatre

Six years after its initial publication, Applied Theatre returns with a second edition. As the first book to assist practioners and students to develop critical frameworks for implementing their own theatrical projects, it served as a vital addition to this area of growing international interest, winning the Distinguished Book of the Year award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education.
Now, the editors Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton have updated their original text to reflect the shifts in practice over the last few years, including a new chapter on story and storytelling, a section on the growth of documentary theatre approaches, and refreshed case studies throughout the book, in order to reflect what is happening in the world of applied theatre today.
Without compromising its reader-friendly quality, this collection gathers essential readings and sources from across borders, continents and academic disciplines. Key issues explored are the balance of artistry and aesthetics, participation, ethics, as well as safety and assessment in theatre. With their background in drama education and pedagogy, the authors offer clear practice and a critical model of audience education, applicable to both mainstream and applied theatre contexts. The book encourages students and practioners to acquire a deeper, more concrete understanding of applied theatre.