| Ethnotheatre: Research from Page to Stage Contributor(s): Saldaña, Johnny (Author) |
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ISBN: 1611320356 ISBN-13: 9781611320350 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - General - Social Science | Methodology - Social Science | Research |
| Dewey: 792 |
| LCCN: 2011033087 |
| Series: Qualitative Inquiry & Social Justice (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.19 lbs) 245 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ethnotheatre transforms research about human experiences into a dramatic presentation for an audience. Johnny Salda a, 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. Salda a 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. |