Author | Yun-wen Chen |
yunwen.chen@gmail.com | |
Affiliation | National University of Tainan, Tainan |
Article Language | Chinese |
APA Citation
Chen, Y. (2012). A preliminary inquiry into the theory of applied drama. The Journal of Drama and Theatre Education in Asia, 3, 7-26.
Abstract
Applied theatre has been widely articulated and performed in Taiwan in recent years. Several advocates and participants acknowledge theatre efficacy in terms of its capability to relate to and even create a dialogue with real life. Accordingly, this paper has three purposes: firstly, to grasp the construct of applied theatre through a literature review of the definitions, descriptions, and interpretations by relevant institutes, practitioners and scholars; secondly, where the impact and efficacy of theatre practices is concerned, to consider the nature of theatre so as to lay the theoretical foundation for applied theatre; lastly, to reflect upon the challenges and possibilities of applied theatre.
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