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Applied Theatre Second Edition
International Case Studies and Challenges for Practice
Series: Theatre in Education
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Six years after its initial publication, Applied Theatre returns with a second edition. As the first book to assist practitioners and students to develop critical frameworks for implementing their own theatrical projects, it served as a vital addition to this area of growing interest, winning the Distinguished Book of the Year award from the Ame...
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Six years after its initial publication, Applied Theatre returns with a second edition. As the first book to assist practitioners and students in developing 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.
Editors Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton have updated the book to reflect shifts in practice over the last few years in the world of applied theatre. With their background in drama education and pedagogy, the contributors offer introductory chapters and dozens of case studies on applied theatre projects around the globe.
This new edition of Applied Theatre will encourage students and practitioners to acquire a deeper, more concrete understanding of the field and its best practice.
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Applied Theatre Second Edition
Six years after its initial publication, Applied Theatre returns with a second edition. As the first book to assist practitioners and students in developing 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...Paperback$8199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
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Applied Theatre: International Case Studies and Challenges for Practice, edited by Monica Prendergast and Juliana Saxton, is praised for being a comprehensive collection of global examples showcasing the diversity of applied theatre. This second edition is noted for its accessible approach to defining key concepts, making it valuable for both new and experienced practitioners. The work is highlighted for offering insights into successes and challenges faced by practitioners, serving as both an educational tool and an inspiration for using theatre to foster social change and community engagement.
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ISBN: 9781783206254
Publisher: Intellect
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Intellect Books
Contributors:
- Edited by Monica Prendergast
- Edited by Juliana Saxton
Audience: Professional and scholarly, Adult education
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Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 476g
Pages: 270
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About the Author
Dr. Monica Prendergast is an associate professor of drama/theatre education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Victoria, Canada. Her research interests are varied and include drama-based curriculum and pedagogy, drama/theatre in community contexts, and arts-based qualitative research methods. Dr. Prendergast’s books include Applied Theatre and Applied Drama (both with Juliana Saxton), Teaching Spectatorship, Poetic Inquiry, Staging the Not-yet, Drama, Theatre and Performance Education in Canada and Poetic Inquiry II. Her CV includes over 50 peer reviewed journal contributions, numerous chapters, book reviews and professional contributions. Monica also reviews theatre for CBC Radio Canada and writes a column on theatre for Focus Magazine.
Juliana Saxton is professor emerita in the Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. She is also one of the authors of Into the Story 2.
Together, they are coauthors of Applied Theatre, also published by Intellect and selected as the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's 2009 Book of the Year.
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