Dramatherapy and Social Theatre : Necessary Dialogues

Dramatherapy and Social Theatre: Necessary Dialogues considers the nature of drama, theatre and drama therapy examining how drama therapy has evolved over the past decade and how the relationship between drama therapy and social theatre has developed as a result of this. In this book Sue Jennings brings together international drama therapists and theatre practitioners to challenge, clarify, describe and debate some of the theoretical and practical issues in drama therapy and social theatre. Contributors cover topics including: drama therapy in communities; ground rules and definitions; cross-cultural perspectives; drama therapy with adoptive and foster families; and, research with professional actors. Dramatherapy and Social Theatre is illustrated throughout with case vignettes providing examples of how theatre and therapeutic processes can be brought together. It will be valuable reading for both professionals and students involved in drama therapy and theatre studies.