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Ethnotheatre: Research from Page to Stage (Qualitative Inquiry & Social Justice)

By Johnny Saldaña

Book information

Publisher
Left Coast Press
Year
2011
ISBN
1611320364, 9781611320367, 1611320356, 9781611320350
LCC
PN1643 .S25 2011
Google Books ID
UHHXMgXgZMkC
Open Library ID
OL25018581M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
986 kB (1010000 bytes)
Pages
247\247
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

Ethnotheatre transforms research about human experiences into a dramatic presentation for an audience. Johnny Saldaña, one of the best-known practitioners of this research tradition, outlines the key principles and practices of ethnotheatre in this clear, concise volume. He covers the preparation of a dramatic presentation from the research and writing stages to the elements of stage production. Saldaña nurtures playwrights through adaptation and stage exercises, and delves into the complex ethical questions of turning the personal into theatre. Throughout, he emphasizes the vital importance of creating good theatre as well as good research for impact on an audience and performers. The volume includes multiple scenes from contemporary ethnodramas plus two complete play scripts as exemplars of the genre.

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