Community Theatre - 9780415190343

Taylor & Francis

This is a unique record of the similarities and differences which exist within the vital artform of Community Theatre throughout the world. > Community theatre is an important device for communities to collectively share stories, to participate in political dialogue, and to break down the increasing exclusion of marginalised groups of citizens. It is practised all over the world by growing numbers of people.Published at the same time as a video of the same name, this is a unique record of these theatre groups in action. Based on van Erven's own travels and experiences working with community theatre groups in six very different countries, this is the first study of their work and the methodological traditions which have developed around the world. > Preface. 1. Introduction 2. Philippine Community Theatre in the Nineties, Case Study: Teatro Balangaw, Marinduque 3. Community Theatre in the Netherlands, Case Study: Stut's Tears in the Rain 4. Community Theatre in Los Angeles, USA,.