Open AccessFrom Theory to Practice: The Process of Participatory Theatre in Community Development
Author(s) -
Evans Asante
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of social science studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2329-9150
DOI - 10.5296/jsss.v9i1.19467
Subject(s) - citizen journalism , sociology , process (computing) , participatory development , field (mathematics) , community development , participatory action research , work (physics) , engineering ethics , public relations , political science , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematics , anthropology , pure mathematics , law , operating system
A major concern in community development is the application of various theories, practices, and models that are relevant to the development agenda of the selected community. Participatory theatre practice has been identified as one of such models linking theory and practice in a community development process. Students undergoing training in participatory theatre and community development are introduced to several theories and concepts whose application in the field of work may be quite different from the classroom experience. This paper explores pertinent participatory theatre theories, concepts, and ideals and how they can be effectively put to use at the communal level to achieve an expected outcome. The paper aims to present an easy practical approach to participatory theatre practice in community development.