Playbuilding as Arts-Based Research Health, Wellness, Social Justice and Higher Education

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Synopsis

The new edition of Playbuilding as Arts-Based Research details how playbuilding (creating an original performative work with a group) as a methodology has developed in qualitative research over the last 15 years.The second edition substantially updates the award-winning first edition by making connections to current research theories, providing complete scripts with URL links to videos, and including a new section with interviews with colleagues. Chapter 1 provides an in-depth discussion of the epistemological, ontological, axiological, aesthetic, and pedagogic stances that playbuilding takes, applying them to research in general. The value of a playful, trusting atmosphere; choices of style, casting, set, and location in representing the data; and pedagogical theories that guide participatory theatre are highlighted. Chapter 2 discusses how Mirror Theatre generates data, structures dramatic scenes, and conducts live and virtual participatory workshops. Chapter 3 is a thematized account of interviews with 23 colleagues who employ variations of playbuilding that show how playbuilding can be applied in a wide range of contemporary contexts and disciplines. Chapters 4 through 9 describe six projects that address topics of drinking choices and mental health issues on campus, person-centred care, homelessness, the transition to university, and co-op placements. They include both a theme and a style analyses and workshop ideas. Chapter 10, new to this edition, concludes with quantitative and qualitative data from audiences attesting to the efficacy of this approach.This is a fascinating resource for qualitative researchers, applied theatre practitioners, drama teachers, and those interested in social justice, who will appreciate how the book adeptly blends theory and practice, providing exemplars for their own projects.

Book details

Series:
ISSN
Author:
Joe Norris, Kevin Hobbs, Mirror Theatre
ISBN:
9781040033807
Related ISBNs:
9781003002673, 9780367433598, 9780367433628, 9781315422473, 9781040033708
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-04-28
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2024
Copyright by:
Taylor & Francis, The right of Joe Norris, Kevin Hobbs and Mirror Theatre to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies